Hihifo Airport is a large airport serving Wallis Island, Wallis & Futuna. Its IATA code is WLS and its ICAO code is NLWW. The airport lies at an elevation of 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 6,890 ft (2,100 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Tarawa time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WLS
- ICAO code
- NLWW
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 79 ft (24 m)
- Coordinates
- -13.2394, -176.1987
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tarawa
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,890 ft · 2,100 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hihifo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FUT Pointe Vele Airport | Futuna Island, Wallis & Futuna | 234 km · 145 mi |
| NTT Kuini Lavenia Airport | Niuatoputapu, Tonga | 400 km · 249 mi |
| APW Faleolo International Airport | Apia, Samoa | 458 km · 285 mi |
| VBV Vanua Balavu Airport | Vanua Balavu, Fiji | 538 km · 334 mi |
| TVU Matei Airport | Matei, Fiji | 551 km · 342 mi |
| LBS Labasa Airport | Labasa, Fiji | 599 km · 372 mi |
| ICI Cicia Airport | Cicia, Fiji | 603 km · 375 mi |
| SVU Savusavu Airport | Savusavu, Fiji | 622 km · 386 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WLS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 4,014 | 2,494 | 2,167 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,130 | 4,431 | 3,850 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,049 | 5,002 | 4,346 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,940 | 5,555 | 4,827 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,105 | 5,658 | 4,917 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,188 | 5,709 | 4,961 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,979 | 6,822 | 5,928 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,002 | 7,458 | 6,481 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,321 | 7,656 | 6,653 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,196 | 8,199 | 7,125 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,473 | 8,993 | 7,815 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,900 | 9,258 | 8,045 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,747 | 9,785 | 8,503 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,902 | 9,881 | 8,586 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,036 | 9,964 | 8,659 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,072 | 9,987 | 8,678 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 653.300 |
| AFIS | INFO | 118.300 |
| MISC | VDF | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hihifo Airport?
The IATA code of Hihifo Airport is WLS and its ICAO code is NLWW.
Where is Hihifo Airport located?
Hihifo Airport is in Wallis Island, Wallis & Futuna, at -13.2394, -176.1987.
What time zone is Hihifo Airport in?
Hihifo Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Tarawa. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hihifo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 6,890 ft (2,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hihifo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pointe Vele Airport (FUT), about 234 km (145 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.