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Medium airportScheduled service

Makemo Airport

IATA MKPICAO NTGM🇵🇫 Makemo
Coordinates
16.5839°S, 143.6580°W
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PF-U-A
Time zone
Tahiti(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
17:18
Civil dusk
17:41

About 11h 14m 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 Makemo Airport

Makemo Airport

Makemo Airport is an airport on Makemo in French Polynesia. The airport is 10 km (6.2 mi) WNW of the village of Pouheva.

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

Live weather

NTGM

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced4,920 ft / 1,500 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISINFO121.400 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Makemo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Makemo Airport?

The ICAO code for Makemo Airport is NTGM, and its IATA code is MKP.

Where is Makemo Airport located?

Makemo Airport is medium airport located in Makemo, French Polynesia, at an elevation of 3 ft (1 m).

How many runways does Makemo Airport have?

Makemo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,920 ft / 1,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Makemo Airport?

Airlines historically serving Makemo Airport include Air Tahiti (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Makemo Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Makemo Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Makemo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Makemo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Makemo Airport is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Makemo Airport?

The nearest airport to Makemo Airport is Katiu Airport (KXU), about 45.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Raroia Airport and Hikueru Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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