3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“They have a small gift shop, restrooms and a waiting area with soft furniture.”
Dessie Hristov5★ on Google
Airports / French Polynesia / BOB
Medium airport · BOB
Bora Bora Airport.
Motu Mute, French Polynesia · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
298 ratings
0
Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Motu Mute, French PolynesiaELEV 10 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
298
Google reviews
ratings on Google
10
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to RFP
Field standing
#6 / 23
French Polynesia airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 298 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated French Polynesia fields.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Raiatea Airport (RFP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Motu Mute, French Polynesia, Bora Bora Airport (NTTB / BOB) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 10 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BOB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Raiatea Airport (RFP, 23 nm), Maupiti Airport (MAU, 28 nm), and Huahine-Fare Airport (HUH, 44 nm). The field has a single 4,921-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from BOB 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 BOB to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Transfers to the boat are fast and seamless, and everything feels effortless.”
Maciej F5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Calm and relaxed atmosphere and friendly people!”
Dessie Hristov5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
NTTB
IATA
BOB
FAA / Local
NTTB
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
16.4444° S · 151.7510° 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 10 ft, BOB sits lower than 46% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,921 ft
- 11/294,921 ft × 72 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,921 ft
BOB's 4,921 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.
- 23nmRFPRaiatea AirportUturoa
- 28nmMAUMaupiti Airport
- 44nmHUHHuahine-Fare AirportFare
- 130nmMOZMoorea Temae AirportMoorea-Maiao
- 140nmPPTFa'a'ā International AirportPapeete
- 199nmMVTMataiva Airport
Location
Open the full mapNTTB · Bora Bora Airport · Motu Mute, French Polynesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BOB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,296 nm | 5h 44m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,586 nm | 8h 44m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,645 nm | 8h 53m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,773 nm | 9h 10m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,777 nm | 9h 11m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,088 nm | 9h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,150 nm | 10h 3m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 4,183 nm | 10h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BOB?
- Bora Bora Airport's longest paved runway is 4,921 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 BOB?
- Bora Bora Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,921 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BOB?
- The closest alternate is Raiatea Airport (RFP), about 23 nm away, followed by Maupiti Airport (MAU) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BOB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 44m (2,296 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 44m (3,586 nm), San Francisco about 8h 53m (3,645 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.