Regulations and Government
Tahiti Imposes Peak Time Limits on Bizav Operations
Bizav restricted during daily airline surges, alternate use also limited during peak periods
Aéroport International de Tahiti-Faa'a from above
© Aéroport International de Tahiti-Faa'a

Long-range operators crossing the South Pacific are facing business aviation constraints at NTAA Tahiti, according to OpsGroup, which reports that the airport’s capacity strain is driving multiple daily blackout periods and stricter alternate-use rules through early 2026.

Visiting business aircraft are restricted during several daily morning and evening airline rushes unless the airport manager grants an exception. These windows vary by day of week, with the tightest restrictions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Outside those blocks, business aircraft can operate normally, but small schedule shifts can determine whether flights are accepted or told to wait.