Nuku Hiva Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia. Its IATA code is NHV and its ICAO code is NTMD. The airport lies at an elevation of 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 5,578 ft (1,700 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Marquesas time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NHV
- ICAO code
- NTMD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 220 ft (67 m)
- Coordinates
- -8.7956, -140.2290
- Time zone
- Pacific/Marquesas
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,578 ft · 1,700 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nuku Hiva Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UAP Ua Pou Airport | Ua Pou, French Polynesia | 64 km · 40 mi |
| UAH Ua Huka Airport | Ua Huka, French Polynesia | 76 km · 47 mi |
| AUQ Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport | Hiva Oa Island, French Polynesia | 172 km · 107 mi |
| NAU Napuka Island Airport | Napuka Island, French Polynesia | 609 km · 378 mi |
| PKP Puka Puka Airport | French Polynesia | 686 km · 426 mi |
| FGU Fangatau Airport | Fangatau, French Polynesia | 784 km · 487 mi |
| FHZ Fakahina Airport | Fakahina, French Polynesia | 800 km · 497 mi |
| TKX Takaroa Airport | French Polynesia | 818 km · 508 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NHV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,281 | 3,281 | 2,851 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,493 | 3,413 | 2,966 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,492 | 4,656 | 4,046 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,540 | 4,685 | 4,071 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,724 | 5,421 | 4,711 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,683 | 6,017 | 5,228 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,999 | 6,213 | 5,399 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,755 | 7,304 | 6,347 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,862 | 7,992 | 6,945 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,025 | 8,715 | 7,573 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,363 | 8,925 | 7,755 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,601 | 9,073 | 7,884 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,541 | 9,657 | 8,391 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,936 | 9,902 | 8,605 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,244 | 10,093 | 8,771 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,551 | 10,906 | 9,477 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nuku Hiva Airport?
The IATA code of Nuku Hiva Airport is NHV and its ICAO code is NTMD.
Where is Nuku Hiva Airport located?
Nuku Hiva Airport is in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, at -8.7956, -140.2290.
What time zone is Nuku Hiva Airport in?
Nuku Hiva Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Marquesas. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nuku Hiva Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 5,578 ft (1,700 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nuku Hiva Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ua Pou Airport (UAP), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.