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TPX Tupai Airport
Tupai Airport (IATA: TPX, ICAO:NTTU) is located in the the city of Tūpai, France.

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IATA Code

TPX

ICAO Code

NTTU

Name

Tupai Airport

Type

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Tūpai

Latitude

-16.2430062

Longitude

-151.8326942

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Airport Overview

Tupai Airport (TPX), identified by ICAO code NTTU, is located on Tūpai in the Society Islands of French Polynesia, France, at approximately 16.2430062° S and 151.8326942° W. Its remote island setting and the supplied record showing no listed airline or express-freight operators indicate that it should be treated as a small local airfield rather than a conventional international cargo gateway. Our service team will normally use it as a destination requiring prior operational confirmation, with cargo planning potentially involving an onward island connection, sea-air arrangement, or an alternative gateway in French Polynesia.

Airport name	Tupai Airport
IATA / ICAO	TPX / NTTU
Location	Tūpai, Society Islands, French Polynesia, France
Coordinates	16.2430062° S, 151.8326942° W
Operational profile	Remote island airfield; cargo acceptance, public handling and scheduled connectivity require confirmation before booking

Key Highlights

Remote-island destinationShipment planning must account for limited handling resources, weather exposure and possible transfer through another French Polynesian gateway.

Not a default cargo hubThe supplied airport record lists zero airline and express-freight entries; regular cargo uplift must not be assumed.

Pre-clearance is essentialOur service team should obtain written confirmation of aircraft access, cargo acceptance, handling arrangements and consignee collection before issuing final routing.

Special cargo needs advance approvalDangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and oversized pieces may require a different gateway or surface-sea solution.

Last-mile delivery is criticalDelivery to a remote island location may depend on local boats, small aircraft, tide, weather and the availability of a consignee representative.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The available input does not establish a public cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse, dangerous-goods facility or parcel distribution centre at Tupai Airport. Our team therefore treats each shipment as a bespoke movement and verifies the following before accepting cargo.

Acceptance and loading: Confirm whether cargo can be accepted at the airfield, the aircraft type permitted for the movement, loading equipment, piece-weight limits and whether cargo must be delivered airside by a local operator.
Storage: Do not assume general, bonded, refrigerated or frozen storage. Arrange immediate handover or an approved temporary solution, especially for temperature-sensitive shipments.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals and valuable cargo require separate acceptance confirmation; local handling capability may be unavailable.
Customs and security: Confirm where export, import, transit, security screening and customs formalities are performed. A remote airfield may require clearance at a different gateway.
Final delivery: Obtain consignee contact details, vehicle or boat arrangements, delivery-point coordinates, operating hours and a contingency plan for weather or missed connections.

Routes & Transit Times

Likely routing logic: International cargo will generally require an approved French Polynesian gateway and a separately confirmed local air or sea connection; a direct international freighter service to Tupai Airport should not be presumed.
Carrier selection: The operating airline, charter provider, feeder operator and local transfer contractor must be confirmed shipment by shipment. Our service team will not promise a carrier or flight schedule without written availability.
Transit planning: End-to-end timing depends on gateway customs release, aircraft or vessel availability, local weather, sea conditions, cargo compatibility and the consignee’s ability to receive the shipment.
Connection risk: A missed island connection can create a materially longer delay than a standard airport transfer. We recommend building schedule tolerance and confirming rebooking or temporary holding arrangements in advance.

Any transit estimate is indicative only and is issued after the operating route, handling point and local delivery method are confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: The practical catchment is Tūpai and its immediate island community; it should not be presented as a regional distribution centre for the wider Society Islands.
Inbound supply cargo: Shipments may include food and household supplies, maintenance materials, construction items, spare parts, communications equipment and other essential island provisions, subject to aircraft and handling limits.
Urgent consignments: Small, high-value or time-sensitive items may be suitable for a coordinated air movement, but only after confirming security, acceptance, local handover and receiving capability.
Temperature-sensitive goods: Fresh food, seafood, pharmaceuticals and biological materials require a documented temperature plan and a confirmed transfer point; passive packaging alone does not guarantee protection during delays.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: A public cut-off time cannot be assumed. Our team confirms cargo acceptance, documentation cut-off, screening, delivery location and uplift availability directly with the responsible operator.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate HS classification, shipper and consignee details, cargo value, weight and dimensions. Additional customs or transit documents may apply depending on the gateway and final movement.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice, fuel-related items and other regulated articles must be declared before booking and packed, marked, labelled and documented under the applicable air-transport rules. Undeclared dangerous goods can be refused.
Customs and collection: Confirm importer-of-record responsibility, inspection arrangements, duty and tax handling, security screening and who will collect cargo at the final point. Remote delivery may not support unattended storage.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, SDS where relevant, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and intended delivery date to our service team before requesting a firm quotation.
Request a door-to-door feasibility check rather than an airport-only quote. The quotation should identify the international gateway, local transfer mode, customs point, handling responsibility and final collection arrangements.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details. Avoid oversized or unusually heavy pieces until aircraft loading and local equipment have been confirmed.
For perishables, medicines or urgent spares, use validated passive temperature packaging where appropriate and nominate a receiving person who can take immediate delivery after arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tupai Airport receive international commercial cargo directly?: Direct international cargo acceptance should not be assumed. Our service team first verifies aircraft access, operating permission, customs arrangements, security screening and local handling before proposing a direct or connecting solution.
Can I book a standard scheduled air-freight service to Tupai Airport?: The supplied record does not list airline or express-freight operators. We therefore check current uplift availability and may recommend routing through another French Polynesian gateway or using a combined air-sea movement.
Are refrigerated storage and pharmaceutical handling available?: They must be confirmed for the specific movement. Do not tender temperature-sensitive cargo until our team has verified storage, transfer time, monitoring, contingency handling and consignee readiness.
How should dangerous goods be arranged?: Provide the exact commodity description, UN number where applicable, SDS, packing information and proposed quantities before booking. Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft, routing and local handling capability.
What is the best alternative if the airfield cannot accept the shipment?: Our service team can compare a gateway airport, onward local flight, charter, sea feeder or consolidated door-to-door plan after checking the destination, cargo profile, delivery urgency and customs requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, name, location, coordinates and supplied operator-count fields are reproduced from the airport record provided for this page. Operational conclusions are deliberately limited to logistics planning guidance and require confirmation with the responsible operator before booking.

International aviation reference: icao.int — use for ICAO-related reference and aviation standards context.
French civil aviation context: ecologie.gouv.fr — official French government domain for civil aviation regulatory context.
Verification boundary: Current schedules, cargo acceptance, customs arrangements, storage, equipment, cut-off times, permits and local delivery capacity are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed by our service team with the operating parties.