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Maupiti Airport

French Polynesia

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MAUmedium airport

Maupiti Airport

—, French Polynesia
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3
Routes out
3
Destinations
NTTP
ICAO
15 ft
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Remote island gateway in French Polynesia's Society Islands.

Location
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Maupiti Airport (IATA: MAU, ICAO: NTTP) serves the small island of Maupiti in the Leeward Islands group of French Polynesia. The airport provides the primary air link for this remote and relatively undeveloped island, which is often considered one of the most unspoiled destinations in the South Pacific. The airstrip is short and situated on a narrow motu (islet) adjacent to the main island, making operations challenging and limiting the size of aircraft that can land. Air Tahiti operates regular scheduled service connecting Maupiti to Papeete and other islands in French Polynesia. Due to Maupiti's small population and limited tourist infrastructure, the airport sees modest traffic volumes. It plays a vital role in connecting islanders to medical, commercial, and administrative services on Tahiti.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building with basic facilities appropriate for its low passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Passengers travel from the motu airstrip to the main island of Maupiti by small boat transfer across the lagoon.
Airlines here
Air Tahiti is the sole airline serving Maupiti Airport, providing inter-island connections to Papeete (Faa'a) and other Society Islands.
Notable facts
  • The runway is located on a motu (coral islet) separated from the main island by a lagoon.
  • Boat transfers are required to reach the main village of Maupiti after landing.
  • The short runway restricts operations to small turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 72.
  • Maupiti is one of the least visited and most pristine islands in French Polynesia.
  • The airport serves a population of only a few thousand residents on the island.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

MAU → BOBVT · ATR
MAU → PPTVT · ATR
MAU → RFPVT · ATR
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Maupiti Airport
Encyclopaedia

Maupiti Airport is an airport on Maupiti, one of the Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. The airport is 2 kilometres (1.1 NM) north of the village.

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