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Reao Airport

Reao, French Polynesia

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Reao Airport

Reao, French Polynesia

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Remote atoll gateway in the Tuamotu Archipelago.

Location

Reao, French Polynesia

Reao Airport (IATA: REA, ICAO: NTGE) serves the remote atoll of Reao in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It provides the primary air link for the island's small population to the wider territory, connecting it to Papeete and other Tuamotu atolls. The airport features a single unpaved or gravel airstrip typical of remote Tuamotu island airports, capable of handling small propeller-driven aircraft. Air service is infrequent, reflecting the low population and limited demand on this isolated atoll. Reao is one of the more distant atolls in the Tuamotu group, situated in the eastern part of the archipelago. The airport plays a vital role in supplying the community with goods and facilitating medical evacuations when needed.

Terminals

The airport has minimal facilities with no formal terminal building, consistent with remote Tuamotu atoll airports.

Getting to & from

Ground transport on the atoll is extremely limited, with the airport located close to the main village and accessible on foot or by bicycle.

Airlines here

Air Tahiti operates the sole scheduled service connecting Reao to Papeete and other Tuamotu atolls.

Notable facts

›Reao Airport serves one of the more remote atolls in the eastern Tuamotu Archipelago.
›The runway is unpaved and suited only for small propeller aircraft.
›Air Tahiti provides the only scheduled air service to the island.
›The atoll's small population makes scheduled flights infrequent.
›The airport is critical for medical evacuations given the island's remoteness.

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A remote Pacific atoll gateway connecting Reao to French Polynesia

Reao Airport serves the small and isolated atoll of Reao in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It functions as a vital lifeline for this remote community, facilitating access to essential supplies, healthcare, and inter-island travel. The airport reflects the quiet, unhurried character of atoll life far from the main tourist circuits.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A modest single-room facility handling the limited scheduled inter-island flights serving this remote atoll community.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle pickup arranged by locals or guesthouses
Walking to nearby village (short distance)

Nearby Hotels

Local family guesthouses (pensions) in Reao village

Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors rely on family-run pensions and local households for meals, which typically feature fresh fish and traditional Polynesian fare. It is advisable to arrange meals in advance with your host upon arrival.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services to Reao are infrequent and subject to change
Carry sufficient cash as there are no banking facilities or ATMs on the atoll
Bring all essential supplies and medications, as commercial availability on the atoll is very limited
Coordinate accommodation and ground pickup directly with your pension host before traveling

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Encyclopaedia

Reao Airport is an airport serving the village of Tapuarava, located on the Reao island, in the Tuamotu group of atolls in French Polynesia.

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