Remote coral atoll gateway to the Gambier Islands.
Location
Gambier Islands, French Polynesia
Totegegie Airport is a small domestic airport serving the Gambier Archipelago in French Polynesia, located on the islet of Totegegie near Mangareva. It is one of the most remote airports in French Polynesia, situated at the southeastern edge of the country roughly 1,650 kilometers from Tahiti.
The airport is operated under the French Polynesian territorial aviation network and serves as the sole air link for the Gambier Islands, which are otherwise accessible only by sea. The runway is built on a narrow coral islet separated from the main island of Mangareva by a lagoon.
Passengers traveling to Mangareva must take a boat transfer across the lagoon after landing, as the airport islet has no road connection to the inhabited main island.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building consistent with a remote domestic facility of very limited capacity.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Mangareva requires a boat crossing across the lagoon, as no road or bridge connects the islet to the main island.
Airlines here
Air Tahiti operates scheduled domestic flights connecting Totegegie to Papeete and occasionally other French Polynesian destinations.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is built on a narrow coral islet called Totegegie, separate from the main inhabited island of Mangareva.
- ›It is one of the most geographically remote airports in French Polynesia, located about 1,650 km southeast of Papeete.
- ›Passengers must travel by boat across the lagoon to reach the main island after landing.
- ›The Gambier Islands have a small population, resulting in infrequent flight schedules.
- ›The surrounding lagoon is known for its black pearl farming industry.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
