Airport Overview
The Manihiki airstrip was built in the early 1980's but not used commercially until 1991 when it was extended to a length sufficient for commercial flights. Nearby Rakahanga also had an airstrip however destroyed by successive hurricanes. Located on the Northeastern motu (islet) of Tukao, it is 750 miles (652nm/1208km) distance from Rarotonga. It is a non-certified aerodrome.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Cook Islands |
Latitude |
10°22’28”S |
Longitude |
161°00’12”W |
Elevation (ft and m) |
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IATA Code |
MHX |
ICAO Code |
NCMH |
Runway
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1700m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
14/32 |
Runway Surface |
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Runway Condition |
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Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
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