Airport codes in Tonga
Tonga has 6 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 5 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBU | NFTF | Fua'amotu International Airport | Nuku'alofa | Large airport |
| VAV | NFTV | Vava'u International Airport | Vava'u Island | Large airport |
| HPA | NFTL | Lifuka Island Airport | Lifuka | Medium airport |
| EUA | NFTE | Kaufana Airport | Eua Island | Small airport |
| NTT | NFTP | Kuini Lavenia Airport | Niuatoputapu | Small airport |
| NFO | NFTO | Mata'aho Airport | Angaha, Niuafo'ou Island | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Tonga start with N
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 6 of the 6 Tonga airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with N, the prefix assigned to the South Pacific. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Tonga by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 3 |
| Large airport | 2 |
| Medium airport | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Tonga ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Tonga start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific. 6 of the 6 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Tonga?
Tonga has 6 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU), ICAO NFTF. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Tonga?
The busiest airport in Tonga is Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa.
How many airports does Tonga have?
Tonga has 6 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 5 of which have a full page here.