Airport code

TBU Airport Code, Fua'amotu International Airport

TBU is the IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport, the main international gateway for Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Airlines and booking systems use TBU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code NFTF. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 21.24° S, 175.15° W.

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

What is the Nuku'alofa airport code?

The airport code for Fua'amotu International Airport is TBU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code NFTF, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

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.

Where is TBU?

Fua'amotu International Airport serves Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Nuku'alofa?

The IATA airport code for Fua'amotu International Airport in Nuku'alofa is TBU. Its ICAO code is NFTF.

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 airport is TBU?

TBU is Fua'amotu International Airport, located in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.

What country is TBU in?

TBU (Fua'amotu International Airport) is in Tonga.

Where is TBU airport located?

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

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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