Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: PPT ICAO: NTAA
Longest Active Runway
11,360 ft
3,463 meters
Field Elevation
5 ft
2 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-17.5535°, -149.6069°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#306 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#500 of 7558
Top 6.6% percentile worldwide
National Standing (French Polynesia)
#1 of 1 in PF
#1 of 35 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+13.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 PPT in numbers: 11,360 ft longest runway · #306 of 650 published · #500 of 7,558 worldwide (top 6.6%) · #1 in French Polynesia.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
PPT lies at 2 m (5 ft), #645 of 650 published airports by elevation and 1.2 percentile among 7,558 worldwide.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of PPT. Nearest published airport: Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), 1,233 NM, 10,000 ft (1,360 ft shorter than PPT); none other within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 11,360 ft (3,463 m)
PPT runway: 04/22 11,360 × 148 ft asphalt (asp). +13.6% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,360 ft (3463 m / 3.463 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →