FAV Fakarava Airport
Fakarava Airport (FAV) is an airport serving Fakarava, French Polynesia.
- 12:4612:50NM724Papeete(PPT)Departed
- 16:10VT557Papeete(PPT)On time
About FAV Airport
Fakarava Airport (FAV) is the small public airfield serving the atoll of Fakarava in French Polynesia, handling inter-island flights and occasional charters. Facilities are modest with a single runway and basic passenger terminal; major carriers based locally are limited, with regional airlines such as Air Tahiti operating scheduled services to Tahiti and nearby islands. Popular connections include Papeete and other Tuamotu atolls, making the airport a gateway for diving and eco-tourism. Travelers can check the online flight board for arrivals and departures and should plan for minimal ground services and simple customs procedures.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Fakarava Airport is FAV.
The ICAO code for Fakarava Airport is NTGF.
Fakarava Airport (FAV) is located in Fakarava, French Polynesia.
The local time zone at Fakarava Airport (FAV) is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).
About 3 scheduled departures were counted at Fakarava Airport (FAV) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Fakarava Airport (FAV). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.