Airport Overview
The original Aitutaki coral airstrip was constructed by American Marines during World War 2. The airport handles on average 5 flights daily from Rarotonga. It is served mainly by domestic airlines Air Rarotonga. Aitutaki Airport Terminal provides basic facilities for arriving and departing passengers. The runway was sealed in 2003 and a rejuvenation of sealing in 2012. It has two direct flights a week to the Island of Atiu.
1 Main Runway 2 Terminal 3 Disused (crushed coral) Runway
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Cook Islands |
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Province or District |
Araura |
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Nearest Town or City |
Arutanga 6 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aitutaki or Araura Airport) |
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Latitude |
18°49’52”S |
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Longitude |
159°45’50”W |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
19FT / 5.79 m |
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IATA Code |
AIT |
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ICAO Code |
NCAI |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Cook Islands Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Joseph Ngamata |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1,824 m X 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
14/32 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes Air Rarotonga |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes RFF CATEGORY 4 |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes but limited |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes NDB |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
There are no refuelling services available.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
N/a |
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Avgas |
N/a |
