Lifuka Island Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Lifuka, Tonga. Its IATA code is HPA and its ICAO code is NFTL. The airport lies at an elevation of 31 ft (9 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HPA
- ICAO code
- NFTL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 31 ft (9 m)
- Coordinates
- -19.7770, -174.3410
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tongatapu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,937 ft · 1,200 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lifuka Island Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VAV Vava'u International Airport | Vava'u Island, Tonga | 138 km · 86 mi |
| TBU Fua'amotu International Airport | Nuku'alofa, Tonga | 183 km · 114 mi |
| EUA Kaufana Airport | Eua Island, Tonga | 189 km · 117 mi |
| NTT Kuini Lavenia Airport | Niuatoputapu, Tonga | 426 km · 265 mi |
| LKB Lakeba Island Airport | Lakeba Island, Fiji | 502 km · 312 mi |
| VBV Vanua Balavu Airport | Vanua Balavu, Fiji | 563 km · 350 mi |
| ICI Cicia Airport | Cicia, Fiji | 573 km · 356 mi |
| TVU Matei Airport | Matei, Fiji | 678 km · 421 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HPA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,742 | 2,325 | 2,020 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,822 | 4,860 | 4,224 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,408 | 5,225 | 4,540 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,187 | 5,709 | 4,961 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,286 | 5,770 | 5,014 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,756 | 6,062 | 5,268 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,201 | 6,960 | 6,048 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,294 | 7,639 | 6,638 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,598 | 7,828 | 6,802 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,803 | 7,956 | 6,913 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,357 | 8,921 | 7,752 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,900 | 9,259 | 8,046 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,451 | 10,222 | 8,883 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,642 | 10,341 | 8,986 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,753 | 10,410 | 9,046 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,780 | 10,427 | 9,061 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | LIFUKA FS | 118.100 |
| FSS | LIFUKA FS | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lifuka Island Airport?
The IATA code of Lifuka Island Airport is HPA and its ICAO code is NFTL.
Where is Lifuka Island Airport located?
Lifuka Island Airport is in Lifuka, Ha'apai, Tonga, at -19.7770, -174.3410.
What time zone is Lifuka Island Airport in?
Lifuka Island Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Tongatapu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Lifuka Island Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lifuka Island Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Vava'u International Airport (VAV), about 138 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.