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Aitutaki Airport

IATA AITICAO NCAI🇨🇰 Aitutaki
Coordinates
18.8309°S, 159.7640°W
Elevation
14 ft (4 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CK-U-A
Time zone
Rarotonga(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
13.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:49
Sunrise
07:13
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:42

About 11h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Aitutaki Airport

Aitutaki Airport

Aitutaki Airport is the airport for Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands. The airport was originally constructed by the United States and New Zealand militaries during World War II. The runway was sealed in 2003, with the seal rejuvenated in 2012. As of 2025, it is planned to lengthen and widen the runway. The airport has no aircraft refueling services.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NCAI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,920 ft / 1,804 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
09 / 274,555 ft / 1,388 m180 ftCorUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF118.100 MHz

Services & operations

Ground handler / FBO
FBO Cook Islands
Services
Duty FreeLoungesCustomsBaggage storageWiFi

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Aitutaki Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Aitutaki Airport?

The ICAO code for Aitutaki Airport is NCAI, and its IATA code is AIT.

Where is Aitutaki Airport located?

Aitutaki Airport is small airport located in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Aitutaki Airport have?

Aitutaki Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,920 ft / 1,804 m.

Which airlines fly to Aitutaki Airport?

Airlines historically serving Aitutaki Airport include Air New Zealand, Air Rarotonga (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Aitutaki Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Aitutaki Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Aitutaki Airport in?

Aitutaki Airport is in the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone (UTC-10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Aitutaki Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aitutaki Airport is approximately 13.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aitutaki Airport?

The nearest airport to Aitutaki Airport is Manuae Airport (NCMN), about 52.7 nm to the ese, followed by Enua Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Aitutaki Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.