Airport code
TBU — Fua'amotu International Airport
TBU is the IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport, an airport serving Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Its ICAO code is NFTF, and it operates in the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone (UTC+13). The airport sits at -21.2412, -175.1500 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 126 ft (38 m).
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About Fua'amotu International Airport
Fuaʻamotu International Airport is an international airport in Tonga. It is on the south side of the main island, Tongatapu, 20 km from the capital of Tonga, Nukuʻalofa. Although named after the nearby village of Fuaʻamotu, which is on Tungī's estate, in reality the airfield is located on the Tuʻi Pelehake's estate, closer to the village of Pelehake.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | TBU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NFTF |
| Airport name | Fua'amotu International Airport |
| City | Nuku'alofa |
| Country | Tonga |
| Time zone | Pacific/Tongatapu (UTC+13) |
| Latitude | -21.2412 |
| Longitude | -175.1500 |
| Elevation | 126 ft (38 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 8,795 ft (2,681 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport?
The IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport is TBU.
What is the ICAO code for Fua'amotu International Airport?
The ICAO code for Fua'amotu International Airport is NFTF.
Where is TBU airport located?
Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) is located in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
What time zone is TBU in?
Fua'amotu International Airport operates in the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone, which is UTC+13.
What is the nearest airport to TBU?
The nearest airport to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) is Kaufana Airport (EUA) in Eua Island, about 25 km away.
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