General aviation · Tupana, French Polynesia
Niau
- Elevation
- 50 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°07′S 146°22′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Tahiti
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Field information
NTKN runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Pacific/Tahiti
Country
French Polynesia
PF
Municipality
Naiu Atoll
Elevation
50 ft
Position
-16.1193, -146.3688
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NTKN.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Niau (NTKN / NIU) in Tupana, French Polynesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NTKN is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NTKN
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at NTKN
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NTKN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NTKN
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NTKN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NTKN
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NTKN: 16° 7′ 9″ S 146° 22′ 8″ W; elevation 50 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tupana
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tupana. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NTKN.
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Cargo Operations at NTKN
Support for freighter operations into NTKN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NTKN sits in the network
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Operating into NTKN?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Niau — one desk for the whole trip.