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Faa a International Airport (NTAA/PPT) — Papeete, French Polynesia

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1, 100LL
Tower
118.1
Runways
04/22
Elevation
5 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: NTAA
  • Name: Faa a International Airport
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: -17.553699
  • Longitude: -149.606995
  • Elevation: 5 ft
  • Country: French Polynesia
  • Municipality: Papeete
  • IATA Code: PPT
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: NTTT
  • Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
  • Distance from City: 5.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 11220 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 053FAWU
  • Lighting: HIRL, PAPI RWY 04 (MEH 75ft), PAPI RWY 22 (MEH 80ft), REIL both ends
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME TAF 112.9, NDB FA, NDB MO 377.5
  • Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME, GPS
  • Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 04: 341m (1120ft), RWY 22: 119m (390ft). Right-hand traffic for RWY 22. Fire category 9

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 130.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 121.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 128.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Faa a International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: H24 operations. ATC tower H24. Most international arrivals occur late evening/early morning

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +689 40861150
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +689 40866060
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://tahiti-aeroports.com
  • Remarks: AIS alt: +689 40861151. Air Tahiti FBO 24/7: +689 40864211 / [email protected] / SITA: PPTKKVT. TASC FBO: +689 50441100. Flight plans: [email protected]. Airport email: [email protected]

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: +689 40861151
  • Remarks: Slots required via PCE (ADT Office of Coordination and Operations). Contact BRIA/SEAC: +689 40861151 / +689 40861153, email: [email protected]. Air Tahiti FBO (24/7): +689 40864211, [email protected] / [email protected]. TASC FBO: +689 40504411, [email protected]. BizAv peak-time restrictions: non-scheduled flights banned during airline bank windows without airport manager approval. Restrictions published via rolling NOTAMs, current through Jun 2026. Alternate filing restrictions also apply for non-based aircraft during busy periods

Customs

  • Open: 00:00
  • Close: 23:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Customs available H24. International terminal opens 3h before departures, immigration opens 2h before. Port of entry. CIQ pre-clearance available via TASC FBO with advance GENDECs and passport scans

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 117 XPF per aircraft up to 2t MTOW, tiered formula above 2t
  • Parking Fee: Per 10t MTOW per hour, 50% discount after 12h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: XPF
  • Remarks: Aeronautical fee schedules available at tahiti-aeroports.com/en/aeronautical-fees/. Domestic passenger fee 265 XPF. No airport departure tax levied on passengers upon embarkation (confirmed by IATA). Fees updated Jan 2026. Operator: Setil Aéroports

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: Unlimited supply. TASC FBO uses Petropol/ExxonMobil exclusively — fuel release must be issued under Petropol. Major credit cards accepted without advance release
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-04
  • Remarks: AVGAS available

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Landing permit required: private flights 72h advance, commercial/charter 14 days. Apply via SEAC (email: [email protected], tel: +689 40861151, fax: +689 40855126). Must submit 72h before arrival to Tahiti, or 21 days before arrival to outer islands. Include tail number, aircraft type, MTOW, GENDEC, handling agent. Cash over 10,000 EUR must be declared. Cabin disinsection mandatory at top of descent. Website: www.seac.pf

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No formal curfew but BizAv blackout windows during peak airline banks. Non-scheduled flights need airport manager approval during these periods. Alternate airport filing restricted for non-local operators during busy hours. Exact blackout hours vary by day and are published in rolling NOTAMs (not fixed schedule). Restrictions run through early Jun 2026. Noise procedure: thrust reversers and propeller reversals PROHIBITED between 05:00-16:00 UTC (19:00-06:00 local) except when safety requires it. Source: OPSGROUP, IVAO/AIP PAC P

Alternates

NTTM

  • ICAO: NTTM
  • Name: Moorea Temae Airport
  • Distance (NM): 9.6
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

NTTH

  • ICAO: NTTH
  • Name: Huahine-Fare Airport
  • Distance (NM): 96.3
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

NTTR

  • ICAO: NTTR
  • Name: Raiatea Airport
  • Distance (NM): 117.6
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

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French Polynesia Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 7d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days for private; 5 business days for charter
  • Landing Lead Time: 72 hours minimum; 3 business days for private non-revenue; 5 business days for charter; 21 days for full charter administrative procedures
Private / GA Operations:

3 business days lead time for private non-revenue permits. Short notice at CAA discretion.

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Active NOTAMs

A1075/26
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Aerodrome restriction
DUE TO WIP, THE AIRPORT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LANDING AND TAKE OFF OPERATIONS FOR ACFT WITH CODE LETTERS D, E AND F : -NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS (CHARTER) -PRIVATE FLIGHTS DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES (UTC): MON 2210-0600 TUE 1915-0600 WED 1910-0600 THU 2210-0400 FRI 1905-0600 SAT 1910-0440 SU…
Between 2026-12-07 22:00 and 22:59 UTC Between 2027-01-18 06:00 and 06:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
A1089/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
DUE TO AIRPORT OPERATION CONGESTIONS, THE AIRPORT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LANDING AND TAKE OFF OPERATIONS FOR : -NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS (CHARTER) -PRIVATE FLIGHTS DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES (UTC): MON 1400-2000 WED 0600-1000 AND 1400-1910 FRI 0400-1000 AND 1400-1905 SAT 1400-1910 SUN 0440-100…
Between 2026-12-07 14:00 and 14:19 UTC Between 2027-01-17 18:40 and 18:59 UTC
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A1074/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
DUE TO WIP, THE AIRPORT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LANDING AND TAKE OFF OPERATIONS FOR ACFT WITH CODE LETTERS D, E AND F : - NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS (CHARTER) - PRIVATE FLIGHTS DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES (UTC): MON 1905-0600 TUE 1715-0600 WED 1910-0600 THU 1825-0400 FRI 1905-0600 SAT 1910-0440 …
Between 2026-10-26 19:00 and 19:39 UTC Between 2026-12-07 06:00 and 06:39 UTC
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Nearby Airports

NTTM Moorea Temae Airport 10 NM NTTE Tetiaroa Airport 32 NM NTTH Huahine-Fare Airport 96 NM NTTR Raiatea Airport 118 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at NTAA?
The tower frequency at Faa a International Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at NTAA?
Faa a International Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Does NTAA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Faa a International Airport (French Polynesia). Permit details for French Polynesia
Is customs available at NTAA?
Yes, customs at Faa a International Airport is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Does NTAA require slots or PPR?
Slots are required at Faa a International Airport.
Where is NTAA located?
Faa a International Airport (NTAA) is located in Papeete, French Polynesia.
What is the IATA code for NTAA?
The IATA code for Faa a International Airport is PPT.
Does NTAA have an ILS approach?
Yes, Faa a International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
Is NTAA a port of entry?
Yes, Faa a International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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