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Nuku Hiva
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Nuku Hiva Airport - NHV
The Marquesas Islands is composed of a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, which lies on the southern parts of the Pacific Ocean. The largest of the Marquesas Islands is Nuku Hiva, home to the Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV). The airport lies just 19 kilometers northwest of Nuku Hiva's Taiohae village, which was formed when a volcanic crater collapsed and created a bay.
Best Time to Visit
The Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) is located on the northwest coastal region of the Nuku Island and is accessible via a two-hour drive from most of the villages of the island. The airport's runway is not equipped with lights and therefore relies on sunlight for visibility and causing flights to be scheduled during daytime. The control tower communicates using the French language exclusively. Heavier aircrafts are advised to provide advanced notice and clearance due to certain weight restrictions on the airport. Likewise, Jet-A1 refueling is also limited and requires advance notice. The limited space allows for only one aircraft parking at a time.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For unique accommodations, travelers flying into the Nuku Hiva Airport will have to travel across the island to the Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge, the Pension Mave Mai, Pension Koku'u, or Pension Moana Nui, all offering beautiful land and skyscapes. Those who opt to island hop can find themselves in Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa or the Le Maitai Rangiroa.
Nearby airports include the Atuona Airport (AUQ) on the Atuona Island and the Ua Huka Airport (UAH) in Vaipae'e, as well as the Aneou Airstrip in Hakahetau.
On this page it is easy to search for Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia (NHV-Nuku A Taha) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the NHV airport. Most of these NHV 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 Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
