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Fakarava Airport - Airport Information
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About Fakarava Airport
Overview
Fakarava Airport serves the remote Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia, providing essential transportation links to this isolated atoll region. Located at coordinates -16.054100, -145.656998, the airport supports regional air connectivity for this low-lying coral island environment.
Flying Conditions
Situated at a low elevation of 13 ft MSL, Fakarava Airport experiences tropical maritime weather conditions typical of the South Pacific region. Pilots should anticipate potential challenges related to marine-influenced atmospheric conditions and potential wind variations across the single runway.
Notable Features
The airport features a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 4,596 feet in length, which is suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its location on a coral atoll means surrounding terrain is extremely flat, with minimal terrain elevation variations that could impact approach and departure procedures.
Approach Considerations
With a runway oriented 05/23, pilots should assess prevailing wind conditions when planning approaches, as crosswind components can be significant in this oceanic environment. The moderate runway length of 4,596 feet provides reasonable operational flexibility for most regional aircraft types serving this remote Pacific location.
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