NIU · NTKN · Naiu Airport

Naiu Airport (NIU)

Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia · small airport · -16.119° -146.369° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeNIU
ICAO CodeNTKN
Typesmall airport
NameNaiu Airport
MunicipalityNaiu Atoll
CountryFrench Polynesia
ContinentOC
Latitude-16.119° S
Longitude-146.369° W
Elevation50 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score100
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryFrench Polynesia
ISO Code
RegionNaiu Atoll
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Tahiti
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-10
DST OffsetUTC-10
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving NIU

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (16.1°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Naiu Airport serves the remote Naiu Atoll in French Polynesia, providing essential air access to one of the Tuamotu Archipelago's lesser-visited atolls. As a small regional facility, it primarily handles inter-island flights and supports the local community's transportation needs. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this isolated Pacific atoll with the rest of French Polynesia.

💡 Local Tip
Pack light and bring reef-safe sunscreen, as flights to Naiu often have strict baggage weight limits on small aircraft, and the atoll offers excellent snorkeling just steps from the airstrip.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to Naiu Airport typically requires a connecting flight from Tahiti-Faa'a International Airport (PPT) via Air Tahiti's inter-island network. Ground transportation on the atoll is limited, so arranging pickup with a local contact or accommodation provider in advance is advisable. There are no public bus services; bicycles and local vehicles are common ways to reach the airport terminal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Naiu Airport?
A: The IATA code is NIU, and its ICAO code is NTKN.

Q: Where is Naiu Airport located?
A: It is located on Naiu Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia, at coordinates -16.119, -146.369.

Q: What types of flights operate from Naiu Airport?
A: The airport primarily handles small inter-island domestic flights connecting to other atolls and Tahiti.

Q: Is Naiu Airport open to international flights?
A: No, it is a small domestic airport serving regional flights within French Polynesia.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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