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TVU Matei Airport
Matei Airport (IATA: TVU, ICAO:NFNM) is located in the the city of Taveuni Island, Fiji.

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IATA Code

TVU

ICAO Code

NFNM

Name

Matei Airport

Type

Country / Region

Fiji (FJ)

City

Taveuni Island

Latitude

-16.6905994

Longitude

-179.8769989

Time Zone

UTC+12:00

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Matei Airport (TVU) Overview

Matei Airport is a regional island airport serving Taveuni Island in Fiji. Its position at approximately 16.6906° S, 179.8770° W and its UTC+12:00 time zone make it a local access point rather than a principal international cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates the complete routing through an appropriate Fiji gateway or regional connection before arranging the final movement to Taveuni. Direct cargo acceptance, aircraft payload, handling windows and destination delivery options must be confirmed for each shipment because local capacity can vary by operating day, aircraft type, weather and available ground support.

Airport name	Matei Airport
IATA / ICAO	TVU / NFNM
Country / service area	Fiji / Taveuni Island
Coordinates	16.6905994° S, 179.8769989° W
Local time	UTC+12:00

Key Logistics Highlights

Regional island-airport profile: suitable for carefully planned local distribution, not a substitute for a major international cargo gateway.
International shipments generally require a gateway transfer and a separately confirmed domestic or regional onward sector.
Available payload, cargo space and acceptance cut-off may change with aircraft rotation, passenger load, weather and operational restrictions.
Perishables, urgent spares and small commercial consignments require advance space confirmation and packaging suitable for transfer handling.
Our platform can coordinate routing, document review, gateway handling and final-mile planning, subject to carrier and local-agent confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Matei Airport should be treated as a regional handling point. We do not assume the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store, customs examination facility or automated freight-sorting centre unless the operating airline, ground handler or relevant authority confirms it for the shipment date.

Acceptance and handoverLocal acceptance, documentation checks, cargo handover points and cut-off times require shipment-specific confirmation.

Gateway consolidationOur team can consolidate or deconsolidate freight at a suitable Fiji gateway before arranging the onward island movement.

Temperature-sensitive freightUse validated packaging and minimise transfer dwell time; do not assume refrigerated storage or active temperature control.

Special cargoDangerous goods, live animals, valuable cargo, oversized pieces and wet cargo require prior written acceptance and handling instructions.

Customs and releaseClearance responsibility and the location of inspection or release should be confirmed with the appointed broker before dispatch.

Delivery supportIsland delivery may depend on road access, consignee availability, local trucking resources and inter-island transport schedules.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

For international cargo, our service team normally compares routings through Fiji’s principal international gateway or another approved regional gateway, followed by a confirmed connection to Taveuni Island.
Inbound and outbound routing may use different gateway combinations depending on origin, carrier availability, aircraft payload and the nature of the goods.
Transit time is affected by connection frequency, weekend and public-holiday operations, weather, aircraft payload limits, customs release and local delivery availability.
We provide a shipment-specific transit estimate only after confirming the operating carrier, transfer point, acceptance cut-off and final delivery arrangement; published schedules are not a guarantee of cargo uplift.

Hinterland & Typical Cargo Profile

The airport’s practical hinterland is Taveuni Island and nearby communities accessible through local distribution arrangements. Cargo demand is typically linked to island consumption, tourism support, agriculture and urgent operational needs rather than large-scale manufacturing or high-volume export production.

Time-sensitive supplies for accommodation, hospitality, construction, retail and local service businesses.
Agricultural and food-related consignments, including produce or other perishables when packaging, acceptance and onward handling are confirmed.
Small commercial shipments, documents, samples, maintenance parts and urgent replacement components.
Personal effects and community supplies, subject to carrier acceptance, customs requirements and applicable security controls.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and uplift: Obtain a written cargo acceptance time from the actual carrier or handler. A booking confirmation alone does not confirm same-day uplift.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, quantity, shipper’s declaration where required and package markings before tender. Acceptance remains subject to the operating carrier.
Documents and customs: Prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits and origin information where applicable. Confirm whether clearance occurs at the gateway or locally.
Special handling: Declare temperature limits, lithium batteries, live animals, valuables, oversized dimensions and wet cargo at quotation stage. Do not tender undeclared special cargo.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send final dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity description and delivery location to our service team before booking; dimensional restrictions may be decisive on regional aircraft.
For perishables or pharmaceuticals, use qualified thermal packaging, add a handling instruction sheet and build contingency time for gateway transfer and weather disruption.
For urgent or high-value freight, request a routing comparison between air-to-island service, gateway storage and a suitable sea or inter-island alternative where timing permits.
Keep consignee contact details and local delivery instructions accurate. Arrange customs brokerage, permits and last-mile access before cargo reaches the island.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Matei Airport receive international air cargo directly?
Our team will verify the complete carrier chain. International freight commonly requires gateway clearance or transfer and a separately confirmed onward movement; direct international acceptance must not be assumed.

Can I ship dangerous goods to Matei Airport?
Possibly, but only after the operating carrier and handling agent approve the commodity, packaging, documents and routing. We require full dangerous-goods details before requesting space.

Is a cold room available for pharmaceutical or fresh cargo?
Cold-chain storage and monitoring should be confirmed in writing for every sector. Our team can assess insulated packaging, transfer timing and an alternative gateway or routing.

How should I calculate the transit time?
Allow for gateway transfer, customs processing, the next available island connection, weather and local delivery. We issue an operational estimate only after the full routing is confirmed.

What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide origin, consignee location, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, readiness date, handling requirements and any import or export permits.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, identifiers, location, coordinates, city association and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Matei Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to regional-airport planning principles and are not presented as confirmation of facilities, schedules, carrier participation, handling hours, cargo capacity or customs arrangements.

For current airport, aviation and identifier verification, our service team recommends checking the relevant authority and industry references: fijiairports.com.fj, icao.int and iata.org. Carrier acceptance, routing, security, customs and local delivery conditions remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking.