Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Faaʻa International Airport (ICAO: NTAA / IATA: PPT)
Location (City, Country)
Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Airport Type & Size
• Main international gateway to French Polynesia
• Single-runway airport (3,420 m), supports widebody aircraft (B787, A350)
• Handles approx. 1.5 million passengers/year
• Compact terminal with mixed domestic/international operations
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Critical hub for South Pacific travel
• Offers long-haul connections to Europe, North America, Oceania
• Unique blend of island tourism traffic and remote logistics
• Adds variety to the game with tropical, oceanic location and regional routes
Major Airlines & Routes
• Air Tahiti Nui: Los Angeles, Paris, Auckland, Tokyo
• French Bee, Air France: Long-haul to Paris via U.S.
• Air Tahiti (regional): Bora Bora, Moorea, Rangiroa, Huahine
• Also served by United, LATAM, Hawaiian Airlines
Unique Features or Challenges
• Surrounded by ocean on reclaimed land
• Only one runway — operational delays possible
• Domestic turboprop and international jet traffic share apron space
• Scenic approaches over water, frequent tropical storms
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Faaʻa International Airport - Wikipedia
