International hub · Papeete, French Polynesia

Tahiti/Faa'a

NTAAPPT
Elevation
5 ft
Coordinates
17°33′S 149°36′W
Local time
Pacific/Tahiti

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Field information

NTAA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Tahiti/Faa'a (NTAA/PPT) has one runway, 04/22, 11,360 ft (3,463 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NTAA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Tahiti

  • Country

    French Polynesia

    PF

  • Municipality

    Papeete

  • Elevation

    5 ft

  • Position

    -17.5535, -149.6069

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · NTAA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
04/2211,360 ft (3,463 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at NTAA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tahiti/Faa'a (NTAA / PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NTAA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at NTAA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – French Polynesia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with France's Direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC). Applicable permit lead times for French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at NTAA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at NTAA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at NTAA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NTAA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to NTAA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NTAA: 17° 33′ 12″ S 149° 36′ 25″ W; elevation 5 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Papeete

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Papeete. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NTAA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at NTAA

    Support for freighter operations into NTAA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tahiti/Faa'a — one desk for the whole trip.

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