Airports / Niue / IUE
Niue International Airport.
Alofi, Niue · 209 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
209
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
231 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vava'u International Airport (VAV).
Overview
Niue International Airport (NIUE / IUE) sits in Alofi, Niue, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 209 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list IUE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Vava'u International Airport (VAV, 231 nm), Lifuka Island Airport (HPA, 254 nm), and Pago Pago International Airport (PPG, 289 nm). The field has a single 7,660-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from IUE are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Hanan International Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from IUE to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
NIUE
IATA
IUE
FAA / Local
NIUE
Elevation
209 ft
Coordinates
19.0801° S · 169.9235° W
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 7,660 ft
- 10/287,660 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,660 ft
IUE's 7,660 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 231nmVAVVava'u International AirportVava'u Island
- 254nmHPALifuka Island AirportLifuka
- 289nmPPGPago Pago International AirportPago Pago
- 322nmTBUFua'amotu International AirportNuku'alofa
- 337nmAPWFaleolo International AirportApia
- 504nmWLSHihifo AirportWallis Island
Location
Open the full mapNIUE · Niue International Airport · Alofi, Niue
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IUE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,526 nm | 6h 16m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,335 nm | 10h 29m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,343 nm | 10h 30m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,541 nm | 10h 58m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,585 nm | 11h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,746 nm | 11h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,829 nm | 11h 38m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,914 nm | 11h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IUE?
- Niue International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,660 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 IUE?
- Niue International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,660 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IUE?
- The closest alternate is Vava'u International Airport (VAV), about 231 nm away, followed by Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) at 254 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IUE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 6h 16m (2,526 nm), San Francisco about 10h 29m (4,335 nm), Los Angeles about 10h 30m (4,343 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.