Airports / Wallis and Futuna / WLS
Hihifo Airport.
Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna · 79 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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43 ratings
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Operators based
79
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
247 nm
To the nearest alternate
Faleolo International Airport (APW).
Overview
Located in Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna, Hihifo Airport (NLWW / WLS) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 79 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list WLS as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Faleolo International Airport (APW, 247 nm), Labasa Airport (LBS, 323 nm), and Pago Pago International Airport (PPG, 327 nm). The field has a single 6,890-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from WLS are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from WLS to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
NLWW
IATA
WLS
FAA / Local
NLWW
Elevation
79 ft
Coordinates
13.2394° S · 176.1986° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,890 ft
- 08/266,890 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,890 ft
WLS's 6,890 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.
- 247nmAPWFaleolo International AirportApia
- 323nmLBSLabasa AirportLabasa
- 327nmPPGPago Pago International AirportPago Pago
- 346nmVAVVava'u International AirportVava'u Island
- 392nmFUNFunafuti International AirportFunafuti
- 407nmHPALifuka Island AirportLifuka
Location
Open the full mapNLWW · Hihifo Airport · Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WLS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,338 nm | 5h 50m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,300 nm | 10h 24m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,351 nm | 10h 31m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,549 nm | 10h 59m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,623 nm | 11h 9m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,639 nm | 11h 11m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,643 nm | 11h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,813 nm | 11h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WLS?
- Hihifo Airport's longest paved runway is 6,890 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 WLS?
- Hihifo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,890 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WLS?
- The closest alternate is Faleolo International Airport (APW), about 247 nm away, followed by Labasa Airport (LBS) at 323 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WLS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 50m (2,338 nm), San Francisco about 10h 24m (4,300 nm), Los Angeles about 10h 31m (4,351 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.