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Vava'u (NFTV/VAV) — Nelafu, Tonga
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Runways
- 08/26
- Elevation
- 236 ft
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Data Complete
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Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
0/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NFTV
- Name: Vava'u
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -18.5853
- Longitude: -173.962006
- Elevation: 236 ft
- Country: Tonga
- Municipality: Nelafu
- IATA Code: VAV
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 5593 X 98
- Surface: BIT
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: TOP 65 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: TOP 32 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: TOP
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at NFTV.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at NFTV.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. Vava'u Airport, Tonga. Tourism and whale watching.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Northern Tonga. Remote island. Light aircraft.
Airport Services
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NOTAMs
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at NFTV?
- Vava'u offers Jet A-1.
- Where is NFTV located?
- Vava'u (NFTV) is located in Nelafu, Tonga.
- What is the IATA code for NFTV?
- The IATA code for Vava'u is VAV.
- Is NFTV a port of entry?
- Yes, Vava'u is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.