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Butaritari Airport

IATA BBGICAO NGTU🇰🇮 Butaritari
Coordinates
3.0858°N, 172.8110°E
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
KI-G
Time zone
Tarawa(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:06

About 12h 17m 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 Butaritari Airport

Butaritari Airport is an airport on Butaritari in the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NGTU

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Butaritari Airport?

The ICAO code for Butaritari Airport is NGTU, and its IATA code is BBG.

Where is Butaritari Airport located?

Butaritari Airport is small airport located in Butaritari, Kiribati, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

What time zone is Butaritari Airport in?

Butaritari Airport is in the Pacific/Tarawa time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Butaritari Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Butaritari Airport is approximately 9.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Butaritari Airport?

The nearest airport to Butaritari Airport is Makin Island Airport (MTK), about 20.4 nm to the nne, followed by Marakei Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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