Hihifo Airport (NLWW) โ Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna
Hihifo Airport (NLWW/WLS) serves Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 79 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community โ contribute to keep it accurate.
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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
- 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 Dรฉcret nยฐ 2025-377 (25 April 2025) on airport fees for overseas collectivities. Specific tariff amounts not published in AIP โ 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 Dรฉcret nยฐ 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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: 48 hrs advance passenger notification required. French overseas territory entry rules apply.
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.
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- 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.
- How long is the runway at NLWW?
- The main runway at Hihifo Airport (08/26) measures 6890 X 148.
- Is NLWW a port of entry?
- Yes, Hihifo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.