Airports / French Polynesia / NHV
Nuku Hiva Airport.
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia · 220 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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30 ratings
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Operators based
220
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
93 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ).
Overview
Nuku Hiva Airport (NTMD / NHV) sits in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 220 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
NHV has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ, 93 nm), Fangatau Airport (FGU, 424 nm), and Takaroa Airport (TKX, 442 nm). NHV offers a single 5,578-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of NHV vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from NHV, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTMD
IATA
NHV
FAA / Local
NTMD
Elevation
220 ft
Coordinates
8.7956° S · 140.2290° 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 220 ft, NHV sits higher than 92% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,578 ft
- 06/245,578 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,578 ft
NHV's 5,578 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 93nmAUQHiva Oa-Atuona AirportHiva Oa Island
- 424nmFGUFangatau AirportFangatau
- 442nmTKXTakaroa Airport
- 461nmTKPTakapoto Airport
- 482nmXMHManihi Airport
- 490nmAHEAhe AirportAhe Atoll
Location
Open the full mapNTMD · Nuku Hiva Airport · Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NHV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,088 nm | 5h 15m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,863 nm | 7h 3m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,962 nm | 7h 17m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,016 nm | 7h 25m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,044 nm | 7h 29m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,362 nm | 8h 13m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,391 nm | 8h 17m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,430 nm | 8h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NHV?
- Nuku Hiva Airport's longest paved runway is 5,578 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 NHV?
- Nuku Hiva Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,578 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NHV?
- The closest alternate is Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ), about 93 nm away, followed by Fangatau Airport (FGU) at 424 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NHV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 15m (2,088 nm), Los Angeles about 7h 3m (2,863 nm), San Francisco about 7h 17m (2,962 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.