Vava'u International Airport is a large airport serving Vava'u Island, Tonga. Its IATA code is VAV and its ICAO code is NFTV. The airport lies at an elevation of 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 5,593 ft (1,705 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VAV
- ICAO code
- NFTV
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 236 ft (72 m)
- Coordinates
- -18.5853, -173.9620
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tongatapu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,593 ft · 1,705 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Vava'u International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HPA Lifuka Island Airport | Lifuka, Tonga | 138 km · 86 mi |
| NTT Kuini Lavenia Airport | Niuatoputapu, Tonga | 291 km · 181 mi |
| TBU Fua'amotu International Airport | Nuku'alofa, Tonga | 320 km · 199 mi |
| EUA Kaufana Airport | Eua Island, Tonga | 328 km · 204 mi |
| IUE Niue International Airport | Alofi, Niue | 429 km · 267 mi |
| PPG Pago Pago International Airport | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 586 km · 364 mi |
| OFU Ofu Airport | Ofu, American Samoa | 670 km · 416 mi |
| FTI Fitiuta Airport | Fitiuta Village, American Samoa | 686 km · 426 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VAV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,847 | 2,390 | 2,077 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,743 | 4,811 | 4,181 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,287 | 5,149 | 4,475 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,197 | 5,715 | 4,966 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,218 | 5,728 | 4,977 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,692 | 6,022 | 5,233 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,097 | 6,895 | 5,992 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,182 | 7,570 | 6,578 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,647 | 7,859 | 6,829 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,787 | 7,946 | 6,905 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,493 | 9,006 | 7,826 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,900 | 9,258 | 8,045 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,314 | 10,137 | 8,809 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,512 | 10,260 | 8,916 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,618 | 10,326 | 8,973 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,698 | 10,375 | 9,016 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | FLT SVC | 118.100 |
| FSS | FLT SVC | 322.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Vava'u International Airport?
The IATA code of Vava'u International Airport is VAV and its ICAO code is NFTV.
Where is Vava'u International Airport located?
Vava'u International Airport is in Vava'u Island, Vava'u, Tonga, at -18.5853, -173.9620.
What time zone is Vava'u International Airport in?
Vava'u 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 Vava'u International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 5,593 ft (1,705 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Vava'u International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lifuka Island Airport (HPA), about 138 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.