Airports / French Polynesia / TKP
Takapoto Airport.
French Polynesia · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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2 ratings
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Operators based
12
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Takaroa Airport (TKX).
Overview
Takapoto Airport, listed as NTGT / TKP, is a mid-sized airport in French Polynesia. The airport sits 12 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 TKP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Takaroa Airport (TKX, 20 nm), Manihi Airport (XMH, 51 nm), and Ahe Airport (AHE, 61 nm). With a single 3,018-foot paved runway, TKP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from TKP depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from TKP.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTGT
IATA
TKP
FAA / Local
NTGT
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
14.7095° S · 145.2460° 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 12 ft, TKP sits higher than 65% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,018 ft
- 07/253,018 ft × 65 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,018 ft
TKP's 3,018 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.
- 20nmTKXTakaroa Airport
- 51nmXMHManihi Airport
- 61nmAHEAhe AirportAhe Atoll
- 84nmFAVFakarava Airport
- 86nmAXRArutua Airport
- 111nmKKRKaukura AirportRaitahiti
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TKP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,289 nm | 5h 43m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,311 nm | 8h 6m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,397 nm | 8h 18m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,473 nm | 8h 29m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,495 nm | 8h 32m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,812 nm | 9h 16m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,851 nm | 9h 21m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,887 nm | 9h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TKP?
- Takapoto Airport's longest paved runway is 3,018 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 TKP?
- Takapoto Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,018 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to TKP?
- The closest alternate is Takaroa Airport (TKX), about 20 nm away, followed by Manihi Airport (XMH) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TKP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 43m (2,289 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 6m (3,311 nm), San Francisco about 8h 18m (3,397 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.