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Faa'a International Airport

Airport information
IATAPPT
ICAONTAA
 Location of the Airport in French Polynesia
Airport typePublic
OperatorAéroports
ServesTahiti, French Polynesia
LocationPapeete
HubAir Tahiti
Air Tahiti Nui
Elevation2 m (5 ft)

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Faa'a International Airport or Tahiti Faa'a International Airport ( ) is located in the commune (municipality) of Faa'a, on the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia, 5 km (3.1 mi) west southwest from the town center of Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia. It is the only airport in French Polynesia serving international flights.

Because of limited level terrain, rather than leveling large stretches of sloping agricultural land, the airport is built primarily on reclaimed land on the coral reef just off-shore. The airport, operated by Setil Aéroports, has a single 3420 m (2.1 mi) runway, large and sound enough to accommodate all commercial and military aircraft.

Air Tahiti has its head office on the airport property.


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