Fua'amotu International Airport is a large airport serving Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Its IATA code is TBU and its ICAO code is NFTF. The airport lies at an elevation of 126 ft (38 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 8,795 ft (2,681 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TBU
- ICAO code
- NFTF
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 126 ft (38 m)
- Coordinates
- -21.2414, -175.1492
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tongatapu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,795 ft · 2,681 m | 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,951 ft · 1,509 m | 195 ft · 59 m | Grass | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fua'amotu International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EUA Kaufana Airport | Eua Island, Tonga | 25 km · 16 mi |
| HPA Lifuka Island Airport | Lifuka, Tonga | 183 km · 114 mi |
| VAV Vava'u International Airport | Vava'u Island, Tonga | 320 km · 199 mi |
| LKB Lakeba Island Airport | Lakeba Island, Fiji | 512 km · 318 mi |
| ICI Cicia Airport | Cicia, Fiji | 587 km · 365 mi |
| MFJ Moala Airport | Moala, Fiji | 592 km · 368 mi |
| IUE Niue International Airport | Alofi, Niue | 596 km · 370 mi |
| VBV Vanua Balavu Airport | Vanua Balavu, Fiji | 597 km · 371 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TBU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,585 | 2,228 | 1,936 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,899 | 4,908 | 4,265 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,583 | 5,333 | 4,634 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,116 | 5,664 | 4,922 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,428 | 5,858 | 5,090 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,810 | 6,096 | 5,297 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,358 | 7,058 | 6,133 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,459 | 7,742 | 6,727 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,563 | 7,806 | 6,783 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,789 | 7,947 | 6,906 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,174 | 8,807 | 7,653 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,864 | 9,236 | 8,026 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,622 | 10,329 | 8,975 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,798 | 10,438 | 9,070 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,855 | 10,473 | 9,101 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,921 | 10,514 | 9,136 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 322.600 |
| AFIS | RDO | 884.600 |
| APP | APP | 118.500 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fua'amotu International Airport?
The IATA code of Fua'amotu International Airport is TBU and its ICAO code is NFTF.
Where is Fua'amotu International Airport located?
Fua'amotu International Airport is in Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, at -21.2414, -175.1492.
What time zone is Fua'amotu International Airport in?
Fua'amotu International 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 Fua'amotu International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 8,795 ft (2,681 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fua'amotu International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kaufana Airport (EUA), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.