Airports / French Polynesia / MKP
Makemo Airport.
Makemo, French Polynesia · 3 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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3 ratings
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Operators based
3
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
116 nm
To the nearest alternate
Anaa Airport (AAA).
Overview
Makemo Airport (NTGM / MKP) is a mid-sized airport serving Makemo, French Polynesia. Field elevation is 3 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MKP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Anaa Airport (AAA, 116 nm), Fakarava Airport (FAV, 119 nm), and Takapoto Airport (TKP, 145 nm). The field has a single 4,920-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from MKP 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 MKP to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTGM
IATA
MKP
FAA / Local
NTGM
Elevation
3 ft
Coordinates
16.5839° S · 143.6580° 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 3 ft, MKP sits lower than 92% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,920 ft
- 11/294,920 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,920 ft
MKP's 4,920 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.
- 116nmAAAAnaa AirportAnaa
- 119nmFAVFakarava Airport
- 145nmTKPTakapoto Airport
- 150nmTKXTakaroa Airport
- 166nmFGUFangatau AirportFangatau
- 179nmHOIHao AirportOtepa
Location
Open the full mapNTGM · Makemo Airport · Makemo, French Polynesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MKP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,426 nm | 6h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,372 nm | 8h 15m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,469 nm | 8h 28m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,520 nm | 8h 35m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,552 nm | 8h 40m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,867 nm | 9h 24m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,871 nm | 9h 24m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,935 nm | 9h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MKP?
- Makemo Airport's longest paved runway is 4,920 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 MKP?
- Makemo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,920 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MKP?
- The closest alternate is Anaa Airport (AAA), about 116 nm away, followed by Fakarava Airport (FAV) at 119 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MKP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 6h 3m (2,426 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 15m (3,372 nm), San Francisco about 8h 28m (3,469 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.