Airport code

TBU Airport Code, Fua'amotu International Airport

TBU is the IATA airport code for Fua'amotu International Airport, the main international gateway for Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, NFTF.

City
Nuku'alofa
Country
Continent
Oceania
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-21.24144, -175.14916
Elevation
126 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is TBU?

TBU is the IATA airport code for Fua'amotu International Airport, in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. The same airport has the ICAO code NFTF.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1348 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code NFTF begins with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific.

Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) at a glance
IATA airport codeTBU
ICAO airport codeNFTF
AirportFua'amotu International Airport
CityNuku'alofa
CountryTonga
Main airlinesNZ
Runways2

Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.

Where is TBU airport located?

Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) is in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, at coordinates -21.24144, -175.14916.

It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 21.24° S, 175.15° W. It is close to sea level at 126 ft (38 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at TBU

It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,795 ft (2.68 km), designated 11/29.

Which airlines fly to TBU?

The open route dataset lists NZ (Air New Zealand) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Fua'amotu International Airport.

Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport?

The IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport in Nuku'alofa is TBU. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Nuku'alofa?

The 3-letter IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport in Nuku'alofa is TBU.

What is the ICAO code for Fua'amotu International Airport?

The ICAO code for Fua'amotu International Airport is NFTF. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code TBU.

What is the difference between TBU and NFTF?

TBU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. NFTF is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Fua'amotu International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Tonga and the wider region:

Popular routes from TBU

Distance and typical flight time from Fua'amotu International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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