Airport code
VAV — Vava'u International Airport
VAV is the IATA code for Vava'u International Airport, an airport serving Vava'u Island, Tonga. Its ICAO code is NFTV, and it operates in the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone (UTC+13). The airport sits at -18.5853, -173.9620 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 236 ft (72 m).
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About Vava'u International Airport
Vavaʻu International Airport, also known as Lupepauʻu International Airport, is an airport in Vavaʻu, Tonga. The airport is located 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the capital Neiafu.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VAV |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NFTV |
| Airport name | Vava'u International Airport |
| City | Vava'u Island |
| Country | Tonga |
| Time zone | Pacific/Tongatapu (UTC+13) |
| Latitude | -18.5853 |
| Longitude | -173.9620 |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,593 ft (1,705 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Vava'u International Airport?
The IATA code for Vava'u International Airport is VAV.
What is the ICAO code for Vava'u International Airport?
The ICAO code for Vava'u International Airport is NFTV.
Where is VAV airport located?
Vava'u International Airport (VAV) is located in Vava'u Island, Tonga.
What time zone is VAV in?
Vava'u International Airport operates in the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone, which is UTC+13.
What is the nearest airport to VAV?
The nearest airport to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) is Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, about 138 km away.
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