Airports / French Polynesia / XMH
Manihi Airport.
French Polynesia · 14 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
5 ratings
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Operators based
14
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ahe Airport (AHE).
Overview
Manihi Airport (NTGI / XMH) is a mid-sized airport serving French Polynesia. The airport sits 14 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into XMH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ahe Airport (AHE, 11 nm), Takapoto Airport (TKP, 51 nm), and Arutua Airport (AXR, 58 nm). With a single 3,051-foot paved runway, XMH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from XMH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from XMH.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTGI
IATA
XMH
FAA / Local
NTGI
Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
14.4368° S · 146.0700° 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 14 ft, XMH sits higher than 81% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,051 ft
- 05/233,051 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,051 ft
XMH's 3,051 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.
- 11nmAHEAhe AirportAhe Atoll
- 51nmTKPTakapoto Airport
- 58nmAXRArutua Airport
- 61nmTKXTakaroa Airport
- 87nmKKRKaukura AirportRaitahiti
- 97nmRGIRangiroa Airport
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from XMH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,258 nm | 5h 39m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,318 nm | 8h 7m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,399 nm | 8h 18m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,485 nm | 8h 30m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,504 nm | 8h 33m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,820 nm | 9h 17m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,874 nm | 9h 25m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,898 nm | 9h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use XMH?
- Manihi Airport's longest paved runway is 3,051 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 XMH?
- Manihi Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,051 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to XMH?
- The closest alternate is Ahe Airport (AHE), about 11 nm away, followed by Takapoto Airport (TKP) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from XMH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 39m (2,258 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 7m (3,318 nm), San Francisco about 8h 18m (3,399 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.