Airport
Vahitahi Airport (VHZ)
Vahitahi Airport serves the village of Mohitu on the remote Vahitahi Atoll in French Polynesia's Tuamotu Islands. It links the atoll with Hao and Papeete, and onward travel from the small terminal is usually arranged in advance with local accommodations.
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About Vahitahi Airport
Vahitahi's airfield serves the small village of Mohitu on Vahitahi Atoll in the eastern Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. Inaugurated in 1978, it remains a vital air connection for this remote atoll.
Located roughly 960 km east of Tahiti, the airport handles domestic Air Tahiti services linking the atoll with Hao and Papeete. Its single asphalt runway measures about 950 m and can accommodate ATR-type aircraft.
The airport lies only a few hundred metres south of Mohitu, making the village quick to reach by vehicle or on foot. Scheduled public transport is not available, so most visitors arrange pickups with local guesthouses or family members in advance.
Passenger facilities are limited to a compact terminal with basic waiting and check-in areas. Despite its modest infrastructure, the airfield plays an essential role in keeping the atoll connected for residents, goods, and visitors.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Vahitahi Airport has a single small terminal building serving domestic Air Tahiti flights. There are no separate terminals or designated boarding gates; passengers board directly from the apron.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Vahitahi Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers in advance from Vahitahi Airport to guesthouses and the village of Mohitu, or between the airfield and other points on the atoll.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a local driver for hourly travel around Vahitahi Atoll after arrival, covering village visits, transfers to guesthouses, and flexible itineraries.
Car Rental
Car rental at Vahitahi Airport is very limited; most travelers arrange a vehicle through their guesthouse or accommodation before arrival.
Bus & Group Transfers
Groups arriving at Vahitahi Airport can arrange vehicles or boats through local accommodations for transfers to the village, guesthouses, and lagoon-side locations.
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