Nuku Hiva Airport — Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

NHV serves Nuku Hiva Airport on Nuku Hiva, the largest island in French Polynesia's remote Marquesas archipelago. The airport, known locally as Terre Deserte, sits in an arid, elevated area on the island's northern side, a considerable drive from the main town of Taiohae. NHV connects the Marquesas Islands to Tahiti via Air Tahiti's regional network, making it a vital lifeline for residents and the small but growing number of tourists drawn to the islands' dramatic volcanic scenery, ancient Polynesian archaeological sites, and isolation from the rest of French Polynesia. Flights are limited in frequency, and the single paved runway accommodates only regional turboprop aircraft. Ground transport to Taiohae takes about an hour due to mountainous terrain.