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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "French Polynesia",
    "addressLocality": "Napuka"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Tahiti"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Napuka",
  "code": "NAU",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/NAU",
  "connection_tips": "Napuka Airport (NAU) is a classic remote Air Tahiti stop where the air service should be thought of as an island lifeline rather than as a normal passenger route. Flights are commonly operated on multi-stop Tuamotu rotations, so the first practical rule is to confirm the exact routing and day instead of assuming a simple out-and-back pattern from Papeete. The time in the air may depend on several island calls before Napuka is reached, and that should shape how tightly you plan the rest of the day.\n\nBecause the airstrip sits in a tiny atoll environment with almost no airport services, the pickup should be organized before you board in Tahiti, not after baggage is unloaded. Most travelers rely on a pension host, family contact, or another pre-arranged local vehicle. Once you land, there is very little fallback if accommodation, transport, or basic supplies are uncertain.\n\nUse NAU with a remote-island mindset. Carry what you need from Tahiti, keep key information saved offline, and travel light enough for Air Tahiti's baggage limits to be enforced without drama. The airport is useful because it connects an isolated atoll to the rest of French Polynesia. That same isolation is why the safest strategy is to book the accommodation first, coordinate the ground transfer second, and treat the airport as the final delivery point of a carefully pre-arranged island movement.",
  "country": "French Polynesia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Your pension host will meet you at the airstrip; pre-booking is key.",
    "No ATMs or shops on Napuka; bring everything you need from Tahiti.",
    "Flights are often 'milk runs' with multiple island stops.",
    "Lagoon views from the plane are world-class - get a window seat.",
    "Pack extremely light in soft bags to comply with weight limits."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Napuka+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "iataCode": "NAU",
  "icao": "NTGN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -14.177397,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only.",
  "longitude": -141.266112,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact Air Tahiti's service desk at the terminal or their main office in Papeete for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Napuka Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PPT",
      "name": "Faa'a International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Napuka Airport (NAU) is the primary air gateway to the remote atoll of Napuka in the Disappointment Islands group of the Tuamotu archipelago, French Polynesia. The terminal is a simple, open-air structure that perfectly reflects the island's tranquil and traditional lifestyle. It primarily handles domestic flights from Papeete, typically operated by Air Tahiti using small turboprop aircraft, providing an essential link for both the local community and visitors to this isolated part of the Pacific.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring a single sheltered waiting area where travelers and locals gather to welcome arrivals. There are no commercial shops or dining options at the airport, so passengers should ensure they have necessary items and water before arriving. The warm hospitality of the Napuka residents is immediately apparent, and the airport serves as an essential connection for the island's small population and for residents traveling for business, education, and government services.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to the main village of Tepoto is typically managed via local motorcycles, trucks, or pre-arranged transport from the few local guesthouses. The airport's runway is situated on the north side of the atoll, offering travelers unique views of the turquoise lagoon and the surrounding Pacific Ocean during arrival and departure. It remains a critical infrastructure point for the connectivity and resilience of the Napuka community, ensuring that this remote and beautiful part of French Polynesia remains accessible.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/NTGN/Napuka-Airport"
}