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Nuku Hiva Airport

Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Routes out
4
Destinations
4
ICAO
NTMD
Elevation
220 ft
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The Essence of Nuku Hiva Airport

NHV
Location
Nuku Hiva · U-A · French Polynesia
Connectivity
4 routes · 4 destinations
Position
-8.796°, -140.229° · 220 ft elev.
Visa & Entry
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Gateway to the remote Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia.

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Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Nuku Hiva Airport (IATA: NHV, ICAO: NTMD) serves the island of Nuku Hiva, the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. It is the primary air access point for this remote archipelago, located roughly 1,500 kilometers northeast of Tahiti in the South Pacific Ocean. The airport handles a modest volume of passengers, primarily tourists, residents, and cargo. Air Tahiti operates regular scheduled flights connecting Nuku Hiva to Papeete and other Marquesas islands. The surrounding landscape of dramatic volcanic mountains and rugged coastlines makes approaches to the airport particularly scenic. Due to its remote location and the challenging terrain of the island, the airport plays a critical role in linking Nuku Hiva to the rest of French Polynesia, as sea travel to the island is lengthy and infrequent.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its low passenger volume and remote island setting.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Taiohae, the main town on Nuku Hiva, is primarily by taxi or rental vehicle, as the airport is located on a plateau some distance from the town.
Airlines here
Air Tahiti is the primary airline serving Nuku Hiva Airport, offering connections to Papeete and other Marquesas Islands.
Notable facts
  • ›Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands, covering approximately 339 square kilometers.
  • ›The airport sits on a plateau called Terre Déserte in the northern part of the island.
  • ›The drive from the airport to Taiohae can take over an hour due to winding mountain roads.
  • ›The Marquesas Islands inspired French artist Paul Gauguin, who spent his final years in the archipelago.
  • ›Air Tahiti ATR turboprop aircraft are commonly used on routes serving the airport.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

NHV → AUQVT · ATR DHT
NHV → PPTVT · ATR
NHV → UAHVT · DHT
NHV → UAPVT · DHT
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Nuku Hiva Airport is an airport on Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. The airport is located 19 km (12 mi) northwest of the main village of Taiohae. It is also known as Nuku A Taha. The drive to Taiohae is over dirt roads and takes 90 minutes.

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Nuku Hiva Airport

Airport in Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Nuku Hiva Airport is an airport on Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. The airport is located 19 km (12 mi) northwest of the main village of Taiohae. It is also known as Nuku A Taha. The drive to Taiohae is over dirt roads and takes 90 minutes.

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