Kaufana Airport guide

Kaufana Airport is the only airport on 'Eua, the hilly island about 40 km off the coast of Nuku'alofa in the Tongatapu group. It is listed on Wikipedia as 'Eua Airport, with Kaufana as its name in Tonga, and its ICAO code is NFTE. The field sits at 99 m (325 ft) above sea level, 3 km southeast of 'Ohonua, the island's main settlement.

The airfield is an unsealed coral strip, and runway 16/34 measures about 685 m (2,247 ft). That length suits small turboprops and light aircraft rather than jets. Lulutai Airlines flies the short hop to Fua'amotu International Airport on the main island of Tongatapu, a trip of roughly 15 minutes.

Most visitors arrive by air or by ferry from Nuku'alofa. Services on the ground are minimal, so travellers should arrange onward transport on the island in advance. Schedules can change or be cancelled at short notice, so confirm flight times with the airline before travelling.