NHV

Nuku Hiva Airport

Nuku Hiva · French PolynesiaICAO NTMD

Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) is an airport serving Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 8° 47' 44.2" S, 140° 13' 44.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Marquesas (GMT-9:30).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

220/ 67m

Pacific/Marquesas

GMT-9:30

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Airport Details

IATA Code

NHV

ICAO Code

NTMD

City

Nuku Hiva

Country

French Polynesia

Elevation

220 ft

Local Time

08:04 AM (GMT-9:30)

Coordinates

Latitude:-8.7956°

Longitude:-140.2290°

Popular Routes from NHV

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
AUQ	Hiva-oa, French Polynesia	107 mi	0h 42m	short-haul	44 kg	View
PPT	Papeete, French Polynesia	872 mi	2h 9m	short-haul	358 kg	View
UAH	Ua Huka, French Polynesia	47 mi	0h 35m	short-haul	19 kg	View
UAP	Ua Pou, French Polynesia	40 mi	0h 35m	short-haul	16 kg	View

Airlines Operating at NHV

1 active airline serving Nuku Hiva Airport.

Air Tahiti

VTFrench Polynesia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Nuku Hiva Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Ua Pou Airport	UAP	Ua Pou	French Polynesia	64 km
Ua Huka Airport	UAH	Ua Huka	French Polynesia	76 km
Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport	AUQ	Hiva-oa	French Polynesia	172 km

Other Airports in French Polynesia

Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 8° 47' 44.2" S
Longitude (DMS): 140° 13' 44.4" W
Latitude (Decimal): -8.795600
Longitude (Decimal): -140.229004
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Marquesas
UTC Offset: GMT-9:30
Current Local Time: 08:04 AM
Elevation (ft): 220 ft
Elevation (m): 67 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Nuku Hiva Airport?

The IATA code for Nuku Hiva Airport is NHV, and its ICAO code is NTMD. The airport is located in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia.

How many destinations can you fly to from NHV?

There are 4 direct destinations available from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia.

What airlines fly from NHV?

There are 1 airlines operating from NHV, including Air Tahiti.

What timezone is Nuku Hiva Airport in?

Nuku Hiva Airport is in the Pacific/Marquesas timezone (GMT-9:30). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Nuku Hiva Airport?

Nuku Hiva Airport sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level.

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