Tonga - 2.2.3 Lifuka, Ha’apai National Airport
Airport Overview
Lifuka Island Airport, (aka Salote Pilolevu Airport), is in the Ha’apai group of islands.
The airport is located 3 km north of the capital Pangai. Lulutai Airlines offers daily domestic air services to the airport connecting Haʻapai to Tongatapu and Vava'u. Flight time is approximately 30 minutes (Type Jetstream, SAAB) to Tongatapu and 20 minutes to Vava'u
Perimeter is fenced. There is no other security. There are no storage facilities.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Tonga |
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Province or District |
Lifuka |
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Nearest Town or City |
Pangai Distance: 3 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Salote Pilolevu Airport |
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Latitude |
-19.77667 (S 19 46 37.40) |
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Longitude |
- 174.3411 (W 174 20 25.41) |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
25 ft / 7.62 m |
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IATA Code |
HPA |
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ICAO Code |
NFTL |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Tonga Airports Ltd |
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Management Contact Person |
Viliami Filimone. / T.Tohi 60150/7315394/8772595 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1200 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
11/29 |
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Runway Surface |
PCN 9/F/B/. 7/T Bitumen |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, handled by ATS |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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1. Y12E – Can land and takeoff
2. BN2A - Can land and takeoff
3. SAAB340 – Can land and takeoff f
4. J32 – Can land and takeoff
Weight Limitations:
1. Y12E: MCTOW – 5670 kg (17 seats non pressurize)
2. BN2A: MCTOW – 2994 kg (9 seats – non pressurize)
3. SAAB340: MCTOW – 12930 kg (34 seats – pressurize)
4. J32: MCTOW – 7350 kg (17 seats – pressurize)
Fuel Services Charges
There is no refuelling facility available.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties or NOF’s charged.
Other Fees
Landing fee of $T 550 / hour. (US$ 237.00 / hour)