2.2.1 Fiji Nadi International Airport
Overview
Despite being about 192 kilometres (119 mi) northwest of the country's capital Suva and its airport, Nausori International Airport, Nadi International Airport is the main international airport for the Republic of Fiji as well as an important regional hub for the South Pacific islands. Located by the coast on the western side of the main island Viti Levu. It is the main hub of Fiji Airways and its domestic and regional subsidiary Fiji Link. The airport is 10 km from the city of Nadi and 20 km from the city of Lautoka. It handles about 97% of international visitors to Fiji, of which 80% are tourists. It handles over 30 international scheduled flights daily. There are also charter fixed-wing and helicopter air services operating through private operators providing flight services to the Fiji Island group.
Nadi Airport is managed by Fiji Airports Limited, a fully owned government commercial company.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Fiji |
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Province or District |
Nadi is a district within Ba Province |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Nadi Town (5.4 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Nadi International Airport |
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Latitude |
-17.77375 |
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Longitude |
177.4285 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
26 feet / 8 meters |
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IATA Code |
NAN |
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ICAO Code |
NFFN |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Fiji Airports Limited |
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Management Contact Person |
Margret Quarau Manager, Airport Landside Operations & Customer Services Mobile: +679 8697171 |
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Open From (hours) |
24/7 |
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Open To (hours) |
24/7 |
Airport Picture
Description of and Contacts of Key Companies
Nadi International Airport is managed by Fiji Airports Limited, a fully owned government commercial company. Air Terminal Services (ATS) provides check-in, baggage handling (including mishandled baggage and documentation) and ground-related services, prepares and monitors load sheets and load control requirements and provides a movement control service which includes aircraft contact.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Fiji Airport Company Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for 2019 |
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Per Year |
Per Month* |
Per Day* |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
15,000 |
1,250 |
40 |
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Total Passengers |
2,500,000 |
207,000 |
7,000 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
over 1.3 million tons |
108,000 |
3,600 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
Nil |
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* Monthly and daily figures derived from annual figures.
Runways
Both runways are in good condition.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,273 m x 46 m |
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Orientation |
02/20 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway #2 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2,136 m x 46 m |
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Orientation |
09/27 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad
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Helipad #1 |
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Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
All |
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Width and Length (meters) |
Airport apron |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Equipment is well maintained; Operators are trained and efficient.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
A380 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
8,000 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
2,500 |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes (2 x Forklifts) including elevators and automatic containers management system |
Max Capacity (MT) |
2.5 MT 3.0 MT |
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Max Height (m) |
4.5 m |
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Loading Ramps |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
N/A |
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Customs Guidance
All customs services are available while airport is operational and they are located in the terminal building.
For more information on customs in Fiji, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
Air Terminal Services is responsible for all import, export, and transhipment of cargo at Nadi International Airport.
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A 15,000 square foot freight terminal facility and a fully integrated material handling system are set aside to cope with air cargo and mail which are processed daily.
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The facilities also include a 12-ton weighbridge and ULD transfer vehicle.
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Facilities also include two cooler and two freezer rooms capable of holding up to LD9 units, perishable goods
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
For up-to-date fees and charges refer to http://www.airportsfiji.com/fees_charges.php
Fuel Service Charges
For up-to-date fuel charges refer to https://flightaware.com/resources/airport/NFFN
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.07 |
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Avgas |
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Cargo Terminal Charges
For up –to-date fees and charges refer to http://www.airportsfiji.com/fees_charges.php
Air-Bridge Charges
N/A
Security
The security level at the Nadi International Airport is good. Security is properly managed and regularly exercised in simulations which take place on a yearly basis.
