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Small airport

Tabuaeran Island Airport

IATA TNVICAO PLFA🇰🇮 Tabuaeran Island
Coordinates
3.8994°N, 159.3890°W
Type
Small airport
Region
KI-L
Time zone
Kiritimati(UTC+14:00)
Magnetic variation
9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
18:45
Civil dusk
19:06

About 12h 12m 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 Tabuaeran Island Airport

Der Flugplatz Tabuaeran liegt im Nordwesten des Atolls Tabuaeran, das Teil der kiribatischen Line Islands ist. Er wird von Air Kiribati über die Route Kiritimati – Flugplatz Tabuaeran – Teraina und zurück angeflogen.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

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 Tabuaeran Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tabuaeran Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Tabuaeran Island Airport is PLFA, and its IATA code is TNV.

Where is Tabuaeran Island Airport located?

Tabuaeran Island Airport is small airport located in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati.

What time zone is Tabuaeran Island Airport in?

Tabuaeran Island Airport is in the Pacific/Kiritimati time zone (UTC+14:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tabuaeran Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tabuaeran Island Airport is approximately 9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tabuaeran Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Tabuaeran Island Airport is Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ), about 77 nm to the nw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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