Airports / French Polynesia / FAV
Fakarava Airport.
French Polynesia · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
36 ratings
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Operators based
13
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 23
French Polynesia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 36 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated French Polynesia fields.
74 nm
To the nearest alternate
Arutua Airport (AXR).
Overview
Fakarava Airport (NTGF / FAV) sits in French Polynesia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 13 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list FAV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Arutua Airport (AXR, 74 nm), Kaukura Airport (KKR, 75 nm), and Anaa Airport (AAA, 78 nm). The field has a single 4,596-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from FAV 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 FAV to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTGF
IATA
FAV
FAA / Local
NTGF
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
16.0541° S · 145.6570° 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 13 ft, FAV sits higher than 73% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,596 ft
- 05/234,596 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,596 ft
FAV's 4,596 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.
- 74nmAXRArutua Airport
- 75nmKKRKaukura AirportRaitahiti
- 78nmAAAAnaa AirportAnaa
- 84nmTKPTakapoto Airport
- 100nmXMHManihi Airport
- 103nmTKXTakaroa Airport
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FAV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,357 nm | 5h 53m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,394 nm | 8h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,480 nm | 8h 30m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,554 nm | 8h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,577 nm | 8h 43m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,894 nm | 9h 27m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,925 nm | 9h 32m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,968 nm | 9h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FAV?
- Fakarava Airport's longest paved runway is 4,596 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 FAV?
- Fakarava Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,596 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FAV?
- The closest alternate is Arutua Airport (AXR), about 74 nm away, followed by Kaukura Airport (KKR) at 75 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FAV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 53m (2,357 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 18m (3,394 nm), San Francisco about 8h 30m (3,480 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.