Airport code
FAV — Fakarava Airport
FAV is the IATA code for Fakarava Airport, an airport serving Fakarava, French Polynesia. Its ICAO code is NTGF, and it operates in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (UTC-10). The airport sits at -16.0541, -145.6570 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).
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About Fakarava Airport
Fakarava Airport is an airport serving the island of Fakarava in French Polynesia. The airport is 3.5 km west of the village of Rotoava. It is located northeast of Papeete, the Tahitian Capital.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | FAV |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NTGF |
| Airport name | Fakarava Airport |
| City | Fakarava |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Time zone | Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10) |
| Latitude | -16.0541 |
| Longitude | -145.6570 |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,596 ft (1,401 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Fakarava Airport?
The IATA code for Fakarava Airport is FAV.
What is the ICAO code for Fakarava Airport?
The ICAO code for Fakarava Airport is NTGF.
Where is FAV airport located?
Fakarava Airport (FAV) is located in Fakarava, French Polynesia.
What time zone is FAV in?
Fakarava Airport operates in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone, which is UTC-10.
What is the nearest airport to FAV?
The nearest airport to Fakarava Airport (FAV) is Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, about 65 km away.
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