Tikehau Airport – TIH Tikehau
Tikehau Airport with code TIH is located in Tikehau, French Polynesia. The airport is 1 km away from the Tuherahera. It was built in 1977. Tikehau means Peaceful Landing. Another name for Tikehau is Porutu-kai. It is a coral atoll and part pf Palliser Islands Group. The atoll has an oval-shaped. The atoll is surrounded by coral reefs. When landing in the airport, the natural beauty of 17 miles long atoll can be seen.
Best Time to Visit
The main airline that is serving the airport is Air Tahiti. Destinations include Bora Bora and Rangiroa. The airport is offering very minimal service. It doesn’t allow night landing. There are no runway lights, no instrument and not even a control tower. According to statistics, the airport has served about 50,000 passengers.
The airport is also serving the city of Mataiva.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Because of the airport’s proximity to the beach, the hotels are giving travelers resort vibe accommodations. Coconut Beach Tikehau is only 3 minutes from the airport. It offers guests a relaxed vibe, which is perfect for those who want to take a break from their busy routine. Ninamu Resort is also less than a mile from the airport. The resort is laid back and offers various watersport activities. Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort located less than 3 miles from the airport is a 4-star beach resort.
Another airport that serves the city is Mataiva Airport (MVT).