Tikehau Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Tuherahera, French Polynesia. Its IATA code is TIH and its ICAO code is NTGC. The airport lies at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TIH
- ICAO code
- NTGC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.1196, -148.2310
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,937 ft · 1,200 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Tikehau Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MVT Mataiva Airport | French Polynesia | 59 km · 37 mi |
| RGI Rangiroa Airport | French Polynesia | 64 km · 40 mi |
| KKR Kaukura Airport | Raitahiti, French Polynesia | 156 km · 97 mi |
| AXR Arutua Airport | French Polynesia | 174 km · 108 mi |
| APK Apataki Airport | Apataki, French Polynesia | 201 km · 125 mi |
| AHE Ahe Airport | Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia | 226 km · 140 mi |
| NIU Naiu Airport | Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia | 228 km · 142 mi |
| XMH Manihi Airport | French Polynesia | 244 km · 152 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TIH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,304 | 3,917 | 3,404 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,382 | 3,965 | 3,446 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,609 | 4,106 | 3,568 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,657 | 5,379 | 4,675 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,425 | 5,856 | 5,089 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,839 | 6,114 | 5,313 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,498 | 6,523 | 5,668 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,516 | 7,156 | 6,218 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,954 | 7,428 | 6,455 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,062 | 9,359 | 8,133 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,136 | 9,405 | 8,173 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,406 | 9,573 | 8,319 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,411 | 9,576 | 8,322 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,606 | 9,697 | 8,426 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,092 | 10,621 | 9,229 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,313 | 10,758 | 9,348 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 119.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Tikehau Airport?
The IATA code of Tikehau Airport is TIH and its ICAO code is NTGC.
Where is Tikehau Airport located?
Tikehau Airport is in Tuherahera, French Polynesia, at -15.1196, -148.2310.
What time zone is Tikehau Airport in?
Tikehau Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Tikehau Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Tikehau Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mataiva Airport (MVT), about 59 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.