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Small airport

Kuria Airport

IATA KUCICAO NGKT🇰🇮 Kuria
Coordinates
0.2186°N, 173.4420°E
Type
Small airport
Region
KI-G
Time zone
Tarawa(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
9.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
18:32
Civil dusk
18:53

About 12h 7m 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 Kuria Airport

Der Flugplatz Kuria ist ein kleiner regionaler Flugplatz auf dem zu den zentralen Gilbertinseln gehörenden Atoll Kuria des Staates Kiribati im Pazifischen Ozean. Er liegt auf der Insel Buariki, drei Kilometer östlich des gleichnamigen Hauptorts.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kuria Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kuria Airport?

The ICAO code for Kuria Airport is NGKT, and its IATA code is KUC.

Where is Kuria Airport located?

Kuria Airport is small airport located in Kuria, Kiribati.

What time zone is Kuria Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kuria Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kuria Airport is approximately 9.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kuria Airport?

The nearest airport to Kuria Airport is Aranuka Airport (AAK), about 11.9 nm to the e, followed by Abemama Airport and Maiana Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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