Raiatea Airport

NTTR / RFP

Uturoa, PF

Last Updated
May 15, 04:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR NTTB 150400Z AUTO 12010KT //// R29///// // ////// 27/24 Q1008

Weather Briefing

VFR

Raiatea Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 10 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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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°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° 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.