Fakarava Airport
Fakarava · French PolynesiaICAO NTGF
Fakarava Airport (FAV) is an airport serving Fakarava, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 16° 3' 14.8" S, 145° 39' 25.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from FAV
Airlines Operating at FAV
1 active airline serving Fakarava Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Fakarava Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukura Airport | KKR | Kaukura Atoll | French Polynesia | 138 km |
| Takapoto Airport | TKP | Takapoto | French Polynesia | 155 km |
| Arutua Airport | AXR | Arutua | French Polynesia | 136 km |
| Manihi Airport | XMH | Manihi | French Polynesia | 184 km |
| Ahe Airport | AHE | Ahe | French Polynesia | 191 km |
| Takaroa Airport | TKX | Takaroa | French Polynesia | 189 km |
| Makemo Airport | MKP | Makemo | French Polynesia | 222 km |
| Rangiroa Airport | RGI | Rangiroa | French Polynesia | 247 km |
Other Airports in French Polynesia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 16° 3' 14.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 145° 39' 25.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -16.054100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -145.656998
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
- UTC Offset
- GMT-10
- Current Local Time
- 08:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 13 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 4 m
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