Queen Lavinia Niuafo'ou Airport – NFO Niuafo'ou, Tonga
Known as Queen Lavinia Airport (NFO) the airport in Niuafoʻou is near Angaha. Located in Sapaata in Tonga, it is situated in the most northerly island in the kingdom of Tonga. Construction of the airstrip began in 1980. However for a time, scheduled air services were suspended and became operational only for flights chartered by members of Tonga's royal family. Upon its resumption not too long ago, the small airport in Tonga started to offer a few non-stop domestic passenger flights. Because of the limited airport service, the island remains one of the most isolated in the worldbut has a growing population of about 750.
Best Time to Visit
There are limited domestic air services operated by Real Tonga Airlines that connect Niuafo'ou to Vava'u and Tongatapu. Planes fly only twice a month if weather permits. Travel time from Vava-u is approximately one hour and 30 minutes. The airport also serves a few charter flights. The facilities of the airport are undeveloped. There is one shack that is used as a makeshift operation center. The flights land and take off on a single runway with a grass surface that is that only 2,799 feet in length. Niuafo'ou is a unique destination with Niuafo'ou volcano dominating the island.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are no resorts, hotels or even hostels and inns on the island since tourist infrastructure is almost non-existent. The best lodging options for visitors are privately-owned village houses that offer guest rooms within the area. However, you can also book rooms at the Le Vasa Resort or the Jet Over Hotel or the Le Manumea Resort, all located in Apia, Tonga.
On this page it is easy to search for Niuafo'ou, Tonga airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Niuafo'ou, Tonga (NFO) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the NFO airport.
Most of these NFO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Niuafo'ou, Tonga
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Niuafo'ou, Tonga Hotels
View all Niuafo'ou, Tonga (NFO) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Niuafo'ou, Tonga (NFO) location map.
Weather Forecast for Niuafo'ou, Tonga (NFO)
If you planning to travel to Niuafo'ou, Tonga (NFO), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:15 PM.
The temperature feels like 88.3 with a humidity level of 82 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 0 percent with visibility at 13.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:07 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/19
Clear Sky
82°F
High: 83°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 30%
Thursday
6/20
Clear Sky
83°F
High: 83°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
6/21
Clear Sky
82°F
High: 83°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 15%
Saturday
6/22
Few clouds
79°F
High: 80°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
6/23
Few clouds
80°F
High: 81°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
6/24
Scattered clouds
80°F
High: 82°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 15%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Niuafo'ou, Tonga NFO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free NFO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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