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NFTF
Fua'amotu International Airport · Nuku'alofa
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
126 ft / 38 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fua'amotu International Airport (NFTF), located in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 126 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Fua'amotu International Airport
ICAO / IATA
NFTF / TBU
Municipality
Nuku'alofa
Country
Region
TO-04 — Tongatapu
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
126 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,795 ft / 2,681 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 121.9° / 301.9°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 121.9° / 301.9°
RWY 11 (121.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (301.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,951 ft / 1,509 m
Runway Width: 195 ft / 59 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 181.2° / 1.2°
Runway Width: 195 ft / 59 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 181.2° / 1.2°
RWY 17 (181.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (1.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS RDO
322.60 MHz
AFIS RDO
884.60 MHz
APP APP
118.50 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026