Pointe Vele Airport
Futuna Island · Wallis and FutunaICAO NLWF
Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) is an airport serving Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 14° 18' 41.0" S, 178° 3' 57.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Wallis (GMT+12).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from FUT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLS | Wallis, Wallis and Futuna | 146 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 60 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at FUT
1 active airline serving Pointe Vele 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 Pointe Vele Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hihifo Airport | WLS | Wallis | Wallis and Futuna | 234 km |
| Vanua Balavu Airport | VBV | Vanua Balavu | Fiji | 341 km |
| Matei Airport | TVU | Matei | Fiji | 327 km |
| Lakeba Island Airport | LKB | Lakeba Island | Fiji | 438 km |
| Cicia Airport | ICI | Cicia | Fiji | 404 km |
Other Airports in Wallis and Futuna
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 14° 18' 41.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 178° 3' 57.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -14.311400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -178.065994
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Wallis
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 06:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 20 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
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