Flight Support · Tonga

Vava'u International Airport

NFTV · VAV
Vava'u Island, Tonga
18°35'07.1"S 173°57'43.2"W
ICAO NFTV · IATA VAV

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Vava'u International Airport (NFTV · VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
5,593 ft
1,705 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
-18.5853, -173.9620
18°35'07.1"S 173°57'43.2"W
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · NFTV
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Vava'u International Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator NFTV and IATA code VAV.

It serves the municipality of Vava'u Island, Tonga.

The aerodrome reference point is -18.5853°, -173.9620°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 5,593 ft (1,705 m).

The nearest larger airport is Lifuka Island Airport (HPA), about 75 NM away.

About Vava'u Island

Operational context

Vava'u International Airport (NFTV · VAV) serves Vava'u Island, Tonga. Its longest runway measures 5,593 ft (1,705 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Vava'u Island.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at NFTV
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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