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Hihifo Airport (NLWW/WLS) — Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna

At a glance

Operating hours: On request
Customs: On request
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 79 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NLWW
Name: Hihifo Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -13.2383
Longitude: -176.199005
Elevation: 79 ft
Country: Wallis and Futuna
Municipality: Wallis Island
IATA Code: WLS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: NFFF
Timezone: Pacific/Wallis
Distance from City: 6.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 6890 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: 45/F/C/W/T
Lighting: Edge lights (low intensity), REIL both ends
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME HOI 113.00 MHz, NDB HO 315 kHz
Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 08 (213 ft). Magnetic heading 078/258. RWY 08 elev 59 ft, RWY 26 elev 75 ft. Fire category 5.

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 653.300, 118.300 MHz
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: Yes
Remarks: AFIS available during office hours for scheduled flights. Non-scheduled flights require PPR 48 hrs via email or RSFTA. MET hours (UTC): Mon-Fri 17:45-04:30, Sat 16:45-02:00, Sun 17:45-02:00. Aircalin operates 3x weekly A320 (Mon/Wed/Sat). Daily DHC-6 Twin Otter to Futuna (NLWF).

Contacts

AIS Tel: +681 721200
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +681 727210
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.wallis-et-futuna.gouv.fr/Services-de-l-Etat-et-du-Territoire/Les-autres-services-de-l-Etat-et-du-Territoire/Service-d-Etat-de-l-Aviation-civile-SEAC
Remarks: AFIS phone: +681 721210. Chef de Service: [email protected]. Regional SEAC: https://www.aviation-civile.nc/

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +681 721200
Remarks: PPR 48 hours required for all non-scheduled flights.

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: PPR 48 hours advance notice required to aerodrome operator via email or RSFTA. Designated port of entry for Wallis and Futuna. Customs activated on request for scheduled and non-scheduled flights.

Fees

Landing Fee: Governed by French Décret n° 2025-377 (25 April 2025) on airport fees for overseas collectivities. Specific tariff amounts not published in AIP — contact SEAC-WF for current schedule.
Parking Fee: Not published in AIP. Contact SEAC-WF: +681 72 12 00 or [email protected] for current tariffs.
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: XPF
Remarks: Landing permits required for private/charter flights via DGAC. 48 hrs advance notice. Fees governed by French Décret n° 2025-377. Contact SEAC-WF for current tariffs: +681 721200 or [email protected].

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: 687.00
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Jet fuel available. Contact airport for availability and pricing

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: 48 hrs advance passenger notification required. French overseas territory entry rules apply.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Night landings prohibited if PAPI unserviceable. Low intensity lighting only. Circuits restricted to sea side (terrain clearance). Crosswind limits: 25 kt dry, 20 kt wet. Turn-back prohibited outside turnaround areas for aircraft >20 tonnes. Radio equipment mandatory for all aircraft.

Alternates

NLWF

ICAO: NLWF
Name: Pointe Vele Airport
Distance (NM): 126.3
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

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Active NOTAMs

A1234/26

caution

Instrument procedure change

INSTR APPROACH PROC RWY 08 VOR Y PROC AFFECTED DUE VOR SIGNAL FLUCTUATION ON RADIAL 260.

2026-10-08 03:43 UTC 2027-01-08 00:00 UTC

A1078/26

caution

Taxiway restriction

DISPLACED THR MARKINGS ON RWY 26 REMOVED.

2026-09-07 01:31 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-09-07 01:32 UTC

A1003/26

info

RWY END IDENTIFIER LIGHTS (RWY 08 AND RWY 26) U/S.

2026-08-18 20:13 UTC 2026-11-18 18:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NLWF Pointe Vele Airport 127 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at NLWW?: Hihifo Airport offers JET A-1.
Does NLWW require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Hihifo Airport.
Where is NLWW located?: Hihifo Airport (NLWW) is located in Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna.
What is the IATA code for NLWW?: The IATA code for Hihifo Airport is WLS.
Is NLWW a port of entry?: Yes, Hihifo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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