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Funafuti International Airport.
Funafuti, Tuvalu · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
9
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
392 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hihifo Airport (WLS).
Overview
Funafuti International Airport (NGFU / FUN) is a mid-sized airport serving Funafuti, Tuvalu. The airport sits 9 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FUN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hihifo Airport (WLS, 392 nm), Labasa Airport (LBS, 477 nm), and Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF, 512 nm). With a single 5,040-foot paved runway, FUN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from FUN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Funafuti.
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Field capability
ICAO
NGFU
IATA
FUN
FAA / Local
NGFU
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
8.5239° S · 179.1970° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,040 ft
- 03/215,040 ft × 78 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,040 ft
FUN's 5,040 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 392nmWLSHihifo AirportWallis Island
- 477nmLBSLabasa AirportLabasa
- 512nmTBFTabiteuea North Airport
- 564nmNANNadi International AirportNadi
- 573nmSUVNausori International AirportNausori
- 608nmAPWFaleolo International AirportApia
Location
Open the full mapNGFU · Funafuti International Airport · Funafuti, Tuvalu
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FUN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,243 nm | 5h 37m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,284 nm | 10h 22m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,367 nm | 10h 33m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,429 nm | 10h 42m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,562 nm | 11h 1m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,569 nm | 11h 2m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,660 nm | 11h 14m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,803 nm | 11h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FUN?
- Funafuti International Airport's longest paved runway is 5,040 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FUN?
- Funafuti International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,040 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to FUN?
- The closest alternate is Hihifo Airport (WLS), about 392 nm away, followed by Labasa Airport (LBS) at 477 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FUN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 37m (2,243 nm), San Francisco about 10h 22m (4,284 nm), Los Angeles about 10h 33m (4,367 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.