Regional airport · Lifuka, Tonga
Ha'apai/Salote Pilolevu
- Elevation
- 31 ft
- Coordinates
- 19°47′S 174°20′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Tongatapu
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Field information
NFTL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ha'apai/Salote Pilolevu (NFTL/HPA) has one runway, 11/29, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NFTL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Tongatapu
Country
Tonga
TO
Municipality
Lifuka
Elevation
31 ft
Position
-19.7770, -174.3410
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Runways · NFTL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NFTL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ha'apai/Salote Pilolevu (NFTL / HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NFTL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NFTL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Tonga
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Tonga. Applicable permit lead times for Tonga are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Tonga are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NFTL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NFTL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NFTL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NFTL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NFTL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NFTL: 19° 46′ 37″ S 174° 20′ 28″ W; elevation 31 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Lifuka
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lifuka. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NFTL.
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Cargo Operations at NFTL
Support for freighter operations into NFTL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NFTL sits in the network
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Operating into NFTL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ha'apai/Salote Pilolevu — one desk for the whole trip.