Détachement air 190 Tahiti-Faa'a (Sergent Julien Allain)
Détachement air 190 Tahiti-Faa'a (also Sergent Julien Allain; ICAO NTAA) is an active military air base in France, operated by the French Air and Space Force. It has 1 runway (3,420 m). Home to Flottille 25F, Escadron de transport 82 Maine.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Location | 🇫🇷 France |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1961 |
| Year closed | 2012 |
| Operating Organization | French Air and Space Force |
| Units & aircraft |
Flottille 25FEscadron de transport 82 Maine
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| Coordinates | -17.5531°N, -149.6072°E |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| IATA code | PPT |
| ICAO code | NTAA |
| Runways |
04/22 · 3,420 m (11,220 ft) · Asphalt
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| Website | www.tahiti-aeroport.pf |
Description
The Détachement Air 190 is a French Air Force air base located in Tahiti, French Polynesia. It was established in 1961 as Base Aérienne 190 Tahiti-Faa'a, also known as "Sergent Julien Allain". The base's construction began in 1959 to support the logistics of the Pacific Nuclear Experimentation Center (CEP), with official inauguration in 1961. The Base Aérienne 190 was officially dissolved on July 18, 2012, but its infrastructures were subsequently taken over by the Détachement Air 190, which continues its operations. The base is managed by the French Air Force. Units stationed there include the Flottille 25F (since September 2000) and the Escadron de transport 82 Maine (since May 1964). The base features one asphalt runway, designated 04/22.
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed