Vava'u International Airport (IATA: VAV, ICAO: NFTV) serves Vava'u Island in the Kingdom of Tonga, providing the primary air link for this popular sailing and whale-watching destination in the South Pacific. The airport connects Vava'u to Tonga's main island, Tongatapu, as well as select international routes. The airport features a single runway and modest facilities suited to the scale of traffic it handles. It plays a vital role in Tonga's tourism industry, particularly given Vava'u's reputation as a world-class humpback whale watching and yachting hub. Domestic services are primarily operated by Real Tonga, while international connectivity has historically included seasonal or charter flights. The airport is a key piece of infrastructure for an island group that would otherwise be largely dependent on slow sea transport.