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MNF Mana Island Airport
Mana Island Airport (IATA: MNF, ICAO:NFMA) is located in the the city of Mana Island, Fiji.

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IATA Code

MNF

ICAO Code

NFMA

Name

Mana Island Airport

Type

Country / Region

Fiji (FJ)

City

Mana Island

Latitude

-17.6730995

Longitude

177.0980072

Time Zone

UTC+12:00

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Airport Overview

Mana Island Airport（MNF）

Mana Island Airport is a small island airport serving Mana Island, Fiji, at approximately 17.6731°S and 177.0980°E. Its UTC+12:00 location and island geography place it in a local-access and resort-support role rather than a conventional international cargo gateway. The supplied airport record identifies no listed scheduled cargo or express services. For international freight, our service team normally assesses the complete routing through an appropriate Fiji gateway, then coordinates the island-sector movement, receiving arrangements and final delivery with the consignee. Aircraft acceptance, operating windows, cargo handling and local transfer arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment.

Airport name	Mana Island Airport
Codes	IATA: MNF \| ICAO: NFMA
Country / city	Fiji / Mana Island
Coordinates	Latitude -17.6730995; longitude 177.0980072
Time zone	UTC+12:00

Key Highlights

Logistics characteristics at a glance

Island-sector operationSea, air and road legs may be required before or after the airport movement; the final-mile handover is a critical planning point.

Non-hub positioningThe airport should not be treated as an international cargo gateway. International shipments generally require a confirmed Fiji gateway connection.

Limited cargo visibilityThe supplied record lists zero cargo and express services, so current carrier acceptance must be checked rather than inferred from the airport code.

Resort and local supply profileLikely demand is linked to island accommodation, maintenance, provisioning and time-sensitive local requirements, subject to consignee confirmation.

Schedule sensitivityWeather, aircraft payload, tide or vessel connections, handling availability and island delivery arrangements can materially affect the plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for small-island freight

Airport-specific cargo infrastructure, warehouse capacity, cold-room capability, dangerous-goods storage, bonded facilities and customs-controlled handling should not be assumed for Mana Island Airport. Our service team verifies the actual acceptance point and handling chain before booking.

Acceptance and handover: Confirm where cargo is physically tendered, whether an air waybill can be issued for the island sector, and who performs unloading and consignee handover.
Break-bulk and storage: Use short dwell times and pre-arranged collection because dedicated long-term storage or a consolidated cargo terminal may not be available at the island airport.
Temperature-sensitive goods: Do not rely on airport refrigeration. Use validated packaging, temperature indicators and an agreed transfer plan with the receiving party.
Dangerous goods: Obtain written carrier and handling acceptance before dispatch. Batteries, aerosols, fuels, chemicals and other regulated articles may require routing through a gateway with suitable DG capability.
Customs and controlled cargo: Confirm the import entry, inspection point and release procedure with the Fiji-side customs broker; the island airport should not automatically be treated as a bonded or customs-cleared facility.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and connection assessment

For international cargo, our team first checks uplift to Fiji and then evaluates the onward island-sector option to Mana Island. The routing may combine mainline air freight with a domestic air, charter, vessel or local transfer leg.
Carrier names, flight frequencies, aircraft type, payload and acceptance status are operational variables and must be confirmed at quotation and booking stage.
Transit time depends on the international gateway, connection alignment, customs release, weather, available island capacity and the consignee’s ability to receive cargo. We do not guarantee a fixed transit time without a confirmed itinerary.
For urgent cargo, request a complete door-to-door routing rather than an airport-to-airport quote, including the final island transfer and contingency plan.

Our service team can compare an island delivery plan with a mainland Fiji delivery point when the consignee can accept cargo outside Mana Island.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Typical demand profile

Mana Island Airport primarily supports Mana Island rather than a broad industrial hinterland. Shipment planning should therefore be based on the consignee’s exact location, delivery access and ability to receive cargo on the island.

Resort and hospitality suppliesGuest amenities, replacement parts, linen-related items, catering inputs and maintenance materials may require planned replenishment.

Technical and maintenance cargoSmall tools, pumps, electrical components, plumbing parts and facility-repair items may be suitable when packaging and acceptance are confirmed.

Time-sensitive provisionsFood, chilled products or other perishables require a verified cold-chain handover; island storage and local delivery conditions must be checked in advance.

Personal effects and project consignmentsThese require clear consignee identification, packing lists, dimensions and a pre-arranged delivery or collection contact.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that prevent island-sector delays

Cut-off and acceptance: Obtain the actual tender deadline, operating window, cargo dimensions, weight limits and contact details from the confirmed handling party. A standard international-airport cut-off must not be presumed.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate HS information where required, consignee contact, piece count, gross weight, dimensions and any import permits or declarations applicable to the commodity.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, medicines, biological materials, live animals and temperature-controlled products require advance commodity screening and written acceptance. Do not tender them based only on an ordinary-cargo booking.
Release and delivery: Align customs clearance, inspection availability, airport collection, island transport and proof of delivery before uplift. Incorrect consignee details can create disproportionate delay when local storage is limited.

Shipping Tips

Recommended booking workflow

Send our team the origin, commodity, value, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, Incoterm, consignee contact and required delivery date before requesting a routing.
Ask for a written confirmation of the complete movement, including the international gateway, island-sector carrier or transfer method, cargo handover point and customs responsibility.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks. For fragile or temperature-sensitive cargo, add internal protection and a documented handling instruction.
For urgent, high-value or regulated shipments, keep a mainland Fiji alternative, split shipment or replenishment plan available until the island-sector capacity is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for forwarders and shippers

Can Mana Island Airport receive normal international air cargo directly?It should not be assumed. The supplied record lists no scheduled cargo or express services. Our team verifies a current carrier or transfer arrangement and normally plans international freight through a suitable Fiji gateway.

Can I quote a fixed transit time to Mana Island?Not reliably before the island-sector movement is confirmed. International uplift, customs release, weather, capacity and final delivery coordination can all change the elapsed time.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or aerosols accepted?Acceptance is commodity- and carrier-specific. Provide the UN number or battery classification, safety documentation and packing details for screening before cargo is dispatched.

How should chilled or frozen cargo be arranged?Use qualified packaging and a temperature-control plan, then confirm where the shipment is transferred and how quickly it is collected. Airport refrigeration and continuous cold-chain storage must not be presumed.

What is the best fallback if island delivery cannot be confirmed?Our service team can assess delivery to a Fiji mainland point, a consolidated replenishment shipment, or a later island transfer, subject to the consignee’s operational requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport name, codes, country, city, coordinates and time zone are reproduced from the supplied airport record for Mana Island Airport. The record also states air_num: 0 and exp_num: 0; these values are treated as database fields indicating no listed services in that record, not as a guarantee that no ad hoc, charter or future operation can occur.

Operational details such as carrier acceptance, handling facilities, customs arrangements, cut-off times, aircraft payload and island transfer availability are time-sensitive and require shipment-specific confirmation. For current Fiji aviation and airport information, our team uses the relevant official operator or authority information, including fijiairports.com.fj, where applicable.

No unverified runway dimensions, warehouse area, throughput, flight frequency, carrier assignment, charge, certification or guaranteed transit time is stated in this module.