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Reao Airport.
Reao, French Polynesia · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
12
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
258 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hao Airport (HOI).
Overview
Reao Airport (NTGE / REA) is a mid-sized airport serving Reao, French Polynesia. The airport sits 12 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into REA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hao Airport (HOI, 258 nm), Totegegie Airport (GMR, 290 nm), and Fangatau Airport (FGU, 301 nm). With a single 3,008-foot paved runway, REA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from REA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Reao.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTGE
IATA
REA
FAA / Local
NTGE
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
18.4665° S · 136.4385° 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
No
Elevation vs French Polynesia fields
state range 3–1,481 ft
At 12 ft, REA sits higher than 65% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,008 ft
- 11/293,008 ft × 59 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,008 ft
REA's 3,008 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 258nmHOIHao AirportOtepa
- 290nmGMRTotegegie Airport
- 301nmFGUFangatau AirportFangatau
- 428nmMKPMakemo AirportMakemo
- 522nmAAAAnaa AirportAnaa
- 543nmAUQHiva Oa-Atuona AirportHiva Oa Island
Location
Open the full mapNTGE · Reao Airport · Reao, French Polynesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from REA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,702 nm | 6h 41m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,325 nm | 8h 8m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,428 nm | 8h 22m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,460 nm | 8h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,491 nm | 8h 31m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,682 nm | 8h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,744 nm | 9h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,810 nm | 9h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use REA?
- Reao Airport's longest paved runway is 3,008 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 REA?
- Reao Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,008 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to REA?
- The closest alternate is Hao Airport (HOI), about 258 nm away, followed by Totegegie Airport (GMR) at 290 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from REA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 6h 41m (2,702 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 8m (3,325 nm), Scottsdale about 8h 22m (3,428 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.