Airport code
WLS — Hihifo Airport
WLS is the IATA code for Hihifo Airport, an airport serving Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna. Its ICAO code is NLWW, and it operates in the Pacific/Wallis time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at -13.2383, -176.1990 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 79 ft (24 m).
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About Hihifo Airport
Hihifo Airport is an airport in Hihifo serving Wallis Island in Wallis and Futuna. The airport is 5.6 km from Mata-Utu, the capital city. It was constructed by Seabees in March 1942 as a bomber field. It was upgraded in 1964.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | WLS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NLWW |
| Airport name | Hihifo Airport |
| City | Wallis Island |
| Country | Wallis and Futuna |
| Time zone | Pacific/Wallis (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | -13.2383 |
| Longitude | -176.1990 |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,890 ft (2,100 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hihifo Airport?
The IATA code for Hihifo Airport is WLS.
What is the ICAO code for Hihifo Airport?
The ICAO code for Hihifo Airport is NLWW.
Where is WLS airport located?
Hihifo Airport (WLS) is located in Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna.
What time zone is WLS in?
Hihifo Airport operates in the Pacific/Wallis time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to WLS?
The nearest airport to Hihifo Airport (WLS) is Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) in Futuna Island, about 234 km away.
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