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Makemo Airport - Airport Information
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About Makemo Airport
Overview
Makemo Airport serves the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia, providing critical air connectivity to this remote island location. The airport supports regional transportation needs for Makemo, a significant atoll in the eastern Tuamotu island chain, facilitating essential passenger and cargo services to this isolated maritime region.
Flying Conditions
Located at a low elevation of 3 feet mean sea level, Makemo Airport experiences typical tropical maritime weather patterns characteristic of the South Pacific. Pilots should anticipate potential significant wind variations and potential maritime weather influences due to the airport's coastal island environment.
Notable Features
The airport features a single asphalt runway (11/29) measuring 4,920 feet in length, which is suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position at coordinates -16.583900, -143.658005 places the airport in an exposed oceanic setting, which can introduce dynamic wind and visibility conditions during approach and departure.
Approach Considerations
Runway 11/29 orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach, with prevailing winds potentially influencing landing and takeoff strategies. Given the airport's low elevation and island location, pilots should maintain heightened awareness of potential rapid weather shifts and maritime meteorological conditions during all phases of flight.
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