Nikunau Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 12h 3m 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 Nikunau Airport
Nikunau is a low coral atoll in the Gilbert Islands. It consists of two parts, with the larger in the northwest, joined by an isthmus about 150 metres (490 ft) wide. There are several landlocked hypersaline lagoons within the island, covering about 30 hectares. The island is surrounded by a narrow fringing reef. Its vegetation is moderately dense and consists largely of coconut palms and pandanus.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
NGNULive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nikunau Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Nikunau Airport?
The ICAO code for Nikunau Airport is NGNU, and its IATA code is NIG.
Where is Nikunau Airport located?
Nikunau Airport is small airport located in Nikunau, Kiribati, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).
What time zone is Nikunau Airport in?
Nikunau Airport is in the Pacific/Tarawa time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Nikunau Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Nikunau Airport is approximately 10° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Nikunau Airport?
The nearest airport to Nikunau Airport is Beru Airport (BEZ), about 24.3 nm to the w, followed by Onotoa Airport and Tamana Island Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Nikunau Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.