Tubuai Airport

NTAT / TUB

, PF

Last Updated
Feb 9, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 554 hours ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NTAT 090700Z AUTO 14004KT 110V170 9999 FEW019/// 26/23 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,907 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAT
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,921 ft 75 ft ASP 48°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NTAT

1,582 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.2%
MVFR
40.8%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Tubuai Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 11.2 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 22.8°C (range: 17°C to 29°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 11.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.8%
NE
13.4%
E
21.9%
SE
23.2%
S
14%
SW
9.1%
W
3.4%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.8°C
Range: 17°C to 29°C
17°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,582 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tubuai Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NTAT
IATA Code: TUB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: PF
Latitude: -23.365400°
Longitude: -149.524002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tubuai Airport

Overview

Tubuai Airport serves the island of Tubuai in French Polynesia, located in the South Pacific. As a medium-sized airport at 7 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single asphalt runway (03/21) measuring 4,921 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tubuai Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 54.4% of observations supporting clear conditions and an additional 41.5% in marginal VFR. Prevailing winds are consistently from the southeast at 135° with an average speed of 11.3 knots, rarely exceeding 28 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 22.8°C with a moderate range between 17°C and 27°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in the South Pacific presents unique operational characteristics. Runway 03/21 experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 6.6 knots. Visibility is consistently excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Optimal flying conditions occur during September, October, and January, offering the most stable weather patterns. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological challenges, with IFR conditions present in only 4% of observations and extremely rare low IFR scenarios. The consistent southeast winds make runway 03/21 particularly suitable for most approach and departure scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.