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HPA Lifuka Island Airport (Salote Pilolevu Airport)
Lifuka Island Airport (Salote Pilolevu Airport) (IATA: HPA, ICAO:NFTL) is located in the the city of Lifuka, Tonga.

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IATA Code

HPA

ICAO Code

NFTL

Name

Lifuka Island Airport (Salote Pilolevu Airport)

Type

Country / Region

Tonga (TO)

City

Lifuka

Latitude

-19.7770004

Longitude

-174.3410034

Time Zone

UTC+13:00

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Airport Overview

Lifuka Island Airport (Salote Pilolevu Airport)（HPA） is a regional airport serving Lifuka Island and the Haʻapai island group of Tonga. Its position in the central island chain makes it relevant to island-to-island passenger and limited belly-cargo movements rather than to high-volume international freight consolidation. For international shipments, our service team normally evaluates the complete routing through an available gateway, then coordinates the domestic onward sector, carrier acceptance and local handling as one operating plan. The airport address is Lifuka, Haʻapai, Tonga; the recorded local time is UTC+13:00. Cargo acceptance, operating windows, aircraft loading limits and ground arrangements should be reconfirmed for each shipment because regional-island capacity can change with aircraft rotation, weather and operational priorities.

Airport name	Lifuka Island Airport (Salote Pilolevu Airport)
Airport identifiers	IATA: HPA \| ICAO: NFTL
Location	Lifuka, Haʻapai, Tonga
Coordinates	19.7770004° S, 174.3410034° W
Time zone	UTC+13:00
Logistics classification	Regional island airport; cargo movements generally require carrier and local-handler pre-arrangement

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub operationBest suited to planned island distribution and limited consignments, not routine main-deck or high-volume cargo.

Gateway-dependent routingInternational cargo commonly requires connection planning through a suitable Tongan or regional gateway.

Capacity-sensitive upliftAvailable cargo space may depend on passenger aircraft configuration, baggage load and sector restrictions.

Advance coordination requiredBooking, acceptance, documentation and final-mile collection should be confirmed before cargo is dispatched.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Carrier-linked acceptance: Our service team arranges cargo acceptance through the operating carrier or its appointed local handling channel rather than assuming a dedicated international cargo terminal.
Build-up and handling: Shipment dimensions, piece count, gross weight, packaging and loading position should be approved before tender, particularly for oversized, dense or awkward freight.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume permanent cold-chain storage. Fresh, chilled or pharmaceutical cargo should move only after written confirmation of acceptance, handover timing and available temporary protection.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the carrier’s dangerous-goods capability and current IATA requirements. Pre-check classification, packing instruction, labels and shipper documentation before delivery.
Customs and examination handling: Import or export clearance arrangements must be confirmed with the responsible customs broker and local handling party; cargo should not be sent on the assumption of immediate release.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: Our team normally designs the shipment through an available international gateway, followed by a domestic or regional connection to Lifuka Island. The exact gateway and carrier depend on origin, booking date and current schedules.
Connection planning: Cargo may require separate uplift confirmation for the final island sector. Through-routing should not be treated as guaranteed until both the international and onward segments accept the shipment.
Transit variability: Weather, aircraft availability, passenger load, baggage priority, inter-island rotation and customs release can materially affect the connection date.
Time commitment: Transit is quoted by our service team only after carrier confirmation and document review; no fixed flight frequency or delivery promise should be inferred from the airport listing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Lifuka and the wider Haʻapai island group, with onward coordination required for locations served by sea, road or other inter-island transport.
Typical commercial profile: Regional replenishment and time-sensitive small consignments are more operationally realistic than palletized industrial volumes.
Potential cargo categories: General merchandise, retail replenishment, documents, spare parts, personal effects and selected food or produce shipments may be suitable subject to carrier acceptance.
Special cargo: Live animals, perishables, medicines and temperature-sensitive products require case-by-case approval, packaging review and a confirmed handover plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Regional acceptance cut-offs may be earlier than the scheduled departure and may change with the operating rotation. Our team confirms the actual tender time before issuing dispatch instructions.
Air waybill accuracy: The consignee name, contact details, commodity description, piece count, weight, dimensions and customs information must match the physical shipment and commercial documents.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuel-related items, biological materials and other regulated articles require advance screening. Misdeclaration can cause refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Collection and release: The consignee should be prepared to present identification and complete any customs or carrier release requirements. Local delivery beyond the airport must be arranged separately unless included in the confirmed quotation.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight and cargo photographs to our service team before booking.
Request a routing check for both the international gateway and the final island sector; avoid purchasing goods or positioning cargo before onward uplift is confirmed.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece numbering and external handling marks. Protect cartons against repeated transfer between gateway, aircraft and local collection point.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals or lithium-battery cargo, obtain written acceptance and handling instructions before tendering the shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lifuka Island Airport (Salote Pilolevu Airport) handle international cargo directly?

International transport may be possible as a connected movement, but direct international cargo acceptance should not be assumed. Our team verifies the operating carrier, gateway, customs process and onward sector for each booking.

Can I ship a pallet to Lifuka Island?

Possibly, subject to aircraft loading limits, handling arrangements and available uplift. We first check dimensions, weight, pallet compatibility and whether the shipment must be broken down into smaller pieces.

Are chilled food and pharmaceutical shipments accepted?

They require advance confirmation. The shipper must provide product temperature requirements, packaging details, permitted exposure time and the proposed handover schedule; acceptance is subject to actual carrier and local handling capability.

How early should cargo be booked?

As early as practical, especially for time-critical, regulated or connection-dependent cargo. The effective cut-off is confirmed by our service team because regional schedules and available capacity can change.

What happens if the final island flight is unavailable?

Our team can review a later connection, a gateway-held plan or an alternative sea-and-air solution where commercially and operationally feasible. Any revised routing is subject to customs, carrier and destination confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address and time zone shown above are taken from the supplied airport master data for Lifuka Island Airport (Salote Pilolevu Airport), IATA HPA and ICAO NFTL. Operational items such as carrier acceptance, schedules, cut-off times, handling arrangements, customs release and cargo capability are intentionally presented as confirmation-dependent because they can change over time.

For current airport-management and operational verification, our service team recommends checking the relevant airport authority information at tongaairports.com. Carrier-specific dangerous-goods and acceptance requirements should be checked against the operating carrier’s current instructions and applicable IATA standards before tender.

Verification boundary: No unverified runway, terminal, warehouse-area, throughput, flight-frequency, carrier-capacity, storage-temperature or transit-time figures are presented in this module.