Rotuma Airport
Rotuma Airport (IATA: RTA, ICAO: NFNR) is an airport serving the island of Rotuma in Fiji.[1] It is located near Else'e,[1] a village in the district of Malhaha.[2] It is operated by Airports Fiji Limited.[3] An upgrade which saw Rotuma Airport’s runway sealed was opened in 2018 to allow flights on larger ATR 72-600 aircraft operated by Fiji Link replacing the smaller de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft on its service to Nadi International Airport.[4]
Rotuma Airport | |||||||||||
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 Map of Rotuma showing location of airstrip | |||||||||||
| Summary | |||||||||||
| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airports Fiji Limited | ||||||||||
| Serves | Rotuma Island, Fiji | ||||||||||
| Location | Else'e, Malhaha | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 42 ft / 13 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 12°28′57″S 177°04′16″E | ||||||||||
| Map | |||||||||||
  RTA Location of airport in Fiji | |||||||||||
| Runways | |||||||||||
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Facilities
The airport resides at an elevation of 22 feet (7 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway which is 1,494 metres (4,902 ft) in length.[1]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Fiji Airways operated by Fiji Link | Nadi |
| Northern Air | Nadi, Suva |
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References
- Airport information for Elsee, Rotuma Island, Fiji (NFNR / RTA) at Great Circle Mapper.
- "Malhaha". Rotuma.net. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- "Outer Islands". Airports Fiji Limited. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- "$12.8 Million Runway for Rotuma Opened". Retrieved 5 July 2019.
External links
- "Improving Air/Sea communications to Rotuma". Press Release. Government of Fiji. 21 November 2006. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
- Accident history for RTA / NFNR at Aviation Safety Network
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