2.2.8 Cook Islands Manihiki Island Airport
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.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Cook Islands |
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Latitude |
10°22’28”S |
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Longitude |
161°00’12”W |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
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IATA Code |
MHX |
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ICAO Code |
NCMH |
Runway
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1700m x 30m |
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Runway Orientation |
14/32 |
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Runway Surface |
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Runway Condition |
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Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (arranged through Air Rarotonga) |
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Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes (but limited) |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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