About us
Welcome to Tonga Airports. On this web site you will find current flight schedules and important traveller information, as well as helpful guides and links to visiting Tonga.
Tonga Airports Limited is a wholly owned public enterprise of the Government of Tonga and operates 6 airports throughout the Kingdom. We aim to provide a safe and efficient airport environment that is both welcoming to travelers and commercially successful for our airline and business partners.
We are continually upgrading our airports to offer improved customers facilities while ensuring they remain fully compliant with all international regulations. By doing so we aim to encourage increased passenger traffic and aircraft movements and thereby contribute to the growth and development of the nation.
Tonga Airports Limited is a team of over 130 dedicated & skilled people, spread over six islands, committed to the safety and enjoyment of the traveling public. We look forward to providing all travellers with services of an international standard, and greeting them in true Tongan style.
Tonga Airports Limited was established on July 2nd 2007, under the governing legislation of the Public Enterprises Act 2002, and the authority granted by the Instrument of Delegation under section 5 of the Civil Aviation Act 1990.
TAL operates the 6 airports of Tonga, and is held accountable to the standards and regulations of the Civil Aviation Act 1990, to New Zealand Civil Aviation laws and the International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines. It is a member of the Airports Council International.
Our commitment
- To provide a safe, secure & competitive civil aviation environment that encourages airlines to service Tonga in increasing numbers
- To provide pleasant, efficient ,safe and friendly customer experience that is identifiably Tongan and that encourages growth in passenger numbers
- To build our commercial business that meets the needs of our customers and builds sustainable revenues
- To operate profitably; in a manner that enables the constant reinvestment in infrastructure while returning an acceptable dividend to shareholders
Our mission
TAL is an invaluable asset to the Kingdom of Tonga. We are Tonga’s “gateway to the world”.
All persons visiting and using the airports are our Customers.
We will provide quality services that are welcoming, and that enhance the convenience and enjoyment of travelers and those greeting them or bidding them farewell.
Businesses serving the airports are our Partners.
We will provide an efficient, commercial environment and work in close cooperation with our partners to ensure our mutual success.
The safety of our Customers and Partners is our critical concern.
We will meet and exceed all standards and regulations relating to airport operations.
Our Staff are the key to our success.
We will meet our goals through the skill, commitment, resourcefulness and hard work of everyone at TAL. We will facilitate the development and recognize their achievement.
Profitability is our business objective.
We will operate a successful enterprise that allows us to invest in the future. This benefits all our stakeholders: customers, partners, owners and staff.
TAL operates the 6 airports of Tonga, and is held accountable to the standards and regulations of the Civil Aviation Act 1990, to New Zealand Civil Aviation laws and the International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines. It is a member of the Airports Council International.
Executive and Management
Board of Directors
| ‘Aisea Taumoepeau |
| Dr Masaso Paunga |
| Tapu Panuve |
| Shane Walker |
Executive Management
| Viliami Ma’ake | Acting Chief Executive Officer |
| Poasi Tei | Acting Deputy CEO / Director of Finance and Administration |
| Kinitoni Mafi | Director of Airports |
| Tino Fuka | Acting Director of Operations / Director of Quality Assurance |
| Sione Takapautolo | Acting Director of Maintenance |
Senior Management
| Sosefo Ngungutau | Chief of Aviation Security Service |
| Sililo ‘Ali | Chief of Rescue Fire Service |
| Fatani Teisi | Chief of Air Traffic Services |
| Norma Lavemai | Acting Manager of Quality Assurance |
| Latai Oko | Manager of Aviation Information Services |
| Loseli Mausia | Accounts Manager |
