Airport code
PPT — Faa'a International Airport
PPT is the IATA code for Faa'a International Airport, an airport serving Papeete, French Polynesia. Its ICAO code is NTAA, and it operates in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (UTC-10). The airport sits at -17.5537, -149.6070 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).
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About Faa'a International Airport
Faaʼa International Airport, also known as Tahiti International Airport, is the international airport of French Polynesia, located in the commune of Faʼaʼā, on the island of Tahiti. It is situated 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest of Papeete, the capital city of the overseas collectivity. It opened in 1960. Regional air carrier Air Tahiti and international air carrier Air Tahiti Nui are both based at the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PPT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NTAA |
| Airport name | Faa'a International Airport |
| City | Papeete |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Time zone | Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10) |
| Latitude | -17.5537 |
| Longitude | -149.6070 |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,360 ft (3,463 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Faa'a International Airport?
The IATA code for Faa'a International Airport is PPT.
What is the ICAO code for Faa'a International Airport?
The ICAO code for Faa'a International Airport is NTAA.
Where is PPT airport located?
Faa'a International Airport (PPT) is located in Papeete, French Polynesia.
What time zone is PPT in?
Faa'a International Airport operates in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone, which is UTC-10.
What is the nearest airport to PPT?
The nearest airport to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) is Moorea Airport (MOZ) in Moorea-Maiao, about 18 km away.
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