Lifuka Island Airport — Lifuka, Tonga
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereLifuka Island Airport in Lifuka uses the IATA code HPA, with NFTL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from HPA
Lifuka Island Airport
HPA refers to Lifuka Island Airport, a small airstrip in the Ha'apai island group of Tonga in the South Pacific. This airport is the primary air link for Lifuka and surrounding islands, which otherwise depend heavily on boat transport across Tonga's scattered archipelago. Real Tonga and other small regional carriers operate limited flights connecting HPA to the capital Nuku'alofa on Tongatapu. The Ha'apai group is known for pristine, less-touristed beaches and traditional Tongan village life, and the airport plays a critical role in supplying goods, medical access, and occasional tourism to this remote part of the kingdom.
Runways at Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | BIT |
Radio frequencies for Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | LIFUKA FS | 118.1 MHz |
| FSS | LIFUKA FS | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)
- Vava'u International Airport (VAV) — 138.4 km (86.0 mi)
- Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) — 183.3 km (113.9 mi)
- Niue International Airport (IUE) — 469.7 km (291.9 mi)
- Faleolo International Airport (APW) — 706.3 km (438.9 mi)
- Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) — 718.0 km (446.1 mi)
- Hihifo Airport (WLS) — 753.4 km (468.1 mi)
- Labasa Airport (LBS) — 762.4 km (473.7 mi)
- Nausori International Airport (SUV) — 771.0 km (479.1 mi)
HPA connects Lifuka Island in Tonga's Ha'apai group to the rest of the kingdom by air. It is a small, infrequently served airstrip, so flight searches for HPA often show limited daily options.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lifuka Island Airport?
The IATA code for Lifuka Island Airport is HPA.
What is the ICAO code for Lifuka Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Lifuka Island Airport is NFTL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.