Raiatea Airport

NTTR / RFP

Uturoa, PF

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:30Z

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Currently using: NTTB
Weather Source: Bora Bora Airport (NTTB)
Distance: 23nm / 43km from NTTR

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
12 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NTTB 042230Z AUTO 05012KT 9999 FEW026/// 30/23 Q1011 TEMPO 03020G30KT 2000 TSRA SCT015CB BKN040

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
FEW 2,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,503 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,603 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,003 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3 ft)
Pressure Alt
71 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,872 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TTR
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
4,593 ft 98 ft ASP 83°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Raiatea Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NTTR
IATA Code: RFP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3 ft MSL

Location

City: Uturoa
Country: PF
Latitude: -16.722900°
Longitude: -151.466003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Raiatea Airport

Overview

Raiatea Airport serves the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia, located in the South Pacific region. Situated at a low elevation of 3 ft mean sea level, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the local community and regional connectivity. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with its 4,593-foot asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

Tropical maritime conditions characterize the airport's weather environment, with potential for rapid atmospheric changes typical of Pacific island locations. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and localized wind variations due to the island's geographic positioning. The airport's low elevation minimizes significant terrain-induced turbulence, but marine layer developments can impact visibility.

Notable Features

The single runway (07/25) is oriented to accommodate prevailing wind patterns in the region. Surrounded by oceanic terrain, the airport presents minimal obstacle interference for approaching and departing aircraft. The asphalt surface provides standard friction characteristics consistent with medium-sized airport infrastructure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07 and 25 offer symmetric approach options depending on current wind conditions. Given the airport's coastal location, crosswind components should be carefully evaluated during landing operations. Pilots should maintain heightened situational awareness regarding potential localized wind shifts associated with the island's topography.

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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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.