Airports / French Polynesia / TUB
Tubuai Airport.
French Polynesia · 7 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
16 ratings
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Operators based
7
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 23
French Polynesia airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 16 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated French Polynesia fields.
116 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rurutu Airport (RUR).
Overview
Tubuai Airport (NTAT / TUB) sits in French Polynesia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 7 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
TUB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Rurutu Airport (RUR, 116 nm), Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT, 349 nm), and Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ, 353 nm). TUB offers a single 4,921-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of TUB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TUB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTAT
IATA
TUB
FAA / Local
NTAT
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
23.3654° S · 149.5240° 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
Elevation vs French Polynesia fields
state range 3–1,481 ft
At 7 ft, TUB sits lower than 73% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,921 ft
- 03/214,921 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,921 ft
TUB's 4,921 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to 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.
- 116nmRURRurutu Airport
- 349nmPPTFa'a'ā International AirportPapeete
- 353nmMOZMoorea Temae AirportMoorea-Maiao
- 410nmHUHHuahine-Fare AirportFare
- 414nmRFPRaiatea AirportUturoa
- 426nmAAAAnaa AirportAnaa
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TUB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,727 nm | 6h 45m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,884 nm | 9h 26m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,970 nm | 9h 38m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,041 nm | 9h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,067 nm | 9h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,384 nm | 10h 36m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,390 nm | 10h 37m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 4,455 nm | 10h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TUB?
- Tubuai Airport's longest paved runway is 4,921 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to 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 TUB?
- Tubuai Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,921 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TUB?
- The closest alternate is Rurutu Airport (RUR), about 116 nm away, followed by Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) at 349 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TUB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 6h 45m (2,727 nm), Los Angeles about 9h 26m (3,884 nm), San Francisco about 9h 38m (3,970 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.