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Nadi International Airport

Nadi, Western Division (Fiji)
IATA: NAN ICAO: NFFN
Longest Active Runway
10,739 ft
3,273 meters
Field Elevation
59 ft
18 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-17.7618°, 177.4378°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#423 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#674 of 7558
Top 8.9% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Fiji)
#1 in FJ
#1 of 9 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+7.4%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Nadi International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,739 ft (3,273 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #423. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #674 worldwide (Top 8.9%) and #1 nationally in Fiji.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Nadi International Airport (NAN)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Nadi International Airport is the commercial aviation crossroads of the South Pacific. Its 10,738 ft runway easily supports long-haul flights operated by Fiji Airways to North America and Australia. Situated at 59 ft MSL, Nadi provides exceptional sea-level aerodynamic performance, backed by specialized tropical storm storm-hardening and apron ground handling.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Main Runway 02/20 (10,738 ft / 3,273 m) and secondary crosswind Runway 09/27 (3,520 ft / 1,073 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Constructed by New Zealand military engineers in 1939, expanded heavily during WWII by US forces. In the 1960s, Runway 02/20 was lengthened to over 10,700 ft to serve as a pivotal transpacific refueling stop for early jet airliners.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Main international gateway for the Republic of Fiji, located on the dry western coast of Viti Levu, handling virtually all international flights while Suva Nausori (SUV, 66 NM east) serves regional commuter traffic.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Prevailing southeasterly trade winds necessitate careful approach alignment; mountain peaks directly east of the airfield restrict instrument approaches to the seaward Runway 02 threshold.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Fiji National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Nadi International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 59 ft (18 m MSL) in Nadi. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Main international gateway for the Republic of Fiji, located on the dry western coast of Viti Levu, handling virtually all international flights while Suva Nausori (SUV, 66 NM east) serves regional commuter traffic. The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,739 ft (3,273 m)

Nadi International Airport's active flight strips comprise 02/20 (10,739 ft), 09/27 (7,007 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,739 ft (3,273 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
02/20 10,739 ft (3273m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
09/27 7,007 ft (2136m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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