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Manihi Airport

—, French Polynesia

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Elevation

14 ft

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The Essence of Manihi Airport

XMH

Location

U-A · French Polynesia

Connectivity

3 routes · 3 destinations

Position

-14.437°, -146.070° · 14 ft elev.

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Remote atoll gateway in the Tuamotu Archipelago.

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Manihi, French Polynesia

Manihi Airport (IATA: XMH, ICAO: NTGI) is a small domestic airport serving the atoll of Manihi in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It provides essential air connectivity for the island's residents and visitors, particularly those drawn to Manihi's renowned black pearl farms and pristine lagoon. The airport is served by Air Tahiti, which operates scheduled flights connecting Manihi to Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and occasionally to other atolls in the Tuamotu group. Given Manihi's remote location, air travel is the primary means of reaching the island, as inter-island boat services are infrequent and lengthy. Manihi is a popular destination for divers and eco-tourists, and the airport plays a critical role in supporting the local tourism and pearl-farming economy. The facility is modest in scale, reflecting the small permanent population and visitor volume of this isolated atoll.

Terminals

The airport has a single, small terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of a remote atoll destination.

Getting to & from

Ground transport on Manihi is extremely limited, with transfers typically arranged by local guesthouses or pearl farm lodges.

Airlines here

Air Tahiti is the sole airline operating scheduled service at Manihi Airport, linking it with Papeete and select Tuamotu destinations.

Notable facts

›Manihi is one of the most famous black pearl farming atolls in French Polynesia.
›The airport serves a very small permanent population, supplemented by tourists and pearl industry workers.
›Manihi's lagoon is considered one of the best diving spots in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
›Air Tahiti operates the only scheduled flights to and from the island.
›The runway is situated on the narrow coral rim of the atoll, a common feature of Tuamotu island airports.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Tahiti

Routes

XMH → AHEVT · ATR

XMH → PPTVT · ATR

XMH → RGIVT · ATR

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6003 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Manihi Airport is an airport serving Manihi, an atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago in French Polynesia. It is located 3 km northwest of the village of Paeva.

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FlyTeam· 9/18/2025

Papeete (PPT) to Manihi (XMH) Flight Schedule

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Manihi Airport

Airport in French Polynesia

Manihi Airport is an airport serving Manihi, an atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago in French Polynesia. It is located 3 km northwest of the village of Paeva.

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