Regional airport · Fongafale, Tuvalu
Funafuti International
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°31′S 179°12′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Funafuti
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Field information
NGFU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Funafuti International (NGFU/FUN) has one runway, 03/21, 5,040 ft (1,536 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: 1930-0415 Mon-Thu 1930-0045 Fri Othe. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NGFU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Funafuti
Country
Tuvalu
TV
Municipality
Funafuti
Elevation
9 ft
Position
-8.5239, 179.1970
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
1930-0415 Mon-Thu 1930-0045 Fri Othe
Runways · NGFU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,040 ft (1,536 m) | 78 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NGFU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Funafuti International (NGFU / FUN) in Fongafale, Tuvalu, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NGFU 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 NGFU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Tuvalu
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Tuvalu. Applicable permit lead times for Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NGFU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NGFU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at NGFU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NGFU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NGFU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NGFU: 8° 31′ 26″ S 179° 11′ 49″ E; elevation 9 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Fongafale
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Fongafale. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NGFU.
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Cargo Operations at NGFU
Support for freighter operations into NGFU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NGFU sits in the network
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Operating into NGFU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Funafuti International — one desk for the whole trip.