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Bonriki International Airport

IATA TRWICAO NGTA🇰🇮 South Tarawa
Coordinates
1.3816°N, 173.1470°E
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
KI-G
Time zone
Tarawa(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
9.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:02

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 Bonriki International Airport

Bonriki International Airport

Bonriki International Airport is an international airport in Kiribati, serving as the main gateway to the country. It is located in its capital, South Tarawa, which is a group of islets in the atoll of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, precisely on Bonriki.

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

Live weather

NGTA

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
09 / 27▸ displaced6,598 ft / 2,011 m135 ftBitLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISFSS118.100 MHz
CTAFTARAWA RDO118.100 MHz
CTAFTARAWA RDO1133.900 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Ground handlingChartersCargoMedical evacuationPassenger services

Air Kiribati operates scheduled flights and ground handling services at Bonriki International Airport in Tarawa.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bonriki International Airport.

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🇰🇮 More airports in Kiribati📘 Flying in Kiribati: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bonriki International Airport?

The ICAO code for Bonriki International Airport is NGTA, and its IATA code is TRW.

Where is Bonriki International Airport located?

Bonriki International Airport is large airport located in South Tarawa, Kiribati, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Bonriki International Airport have?

Bonriki International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,598 ft / 2,011 m.

Which airlines fly to Bonriki International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bonriki International Airport include Air Pacific, Nauru Air Corporation (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bonriki International Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Bonriki International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bonriki International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bonriki International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bonriki International Airport is approximately 9.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bonriki International Airport?

The nearest airport to Bonriki International Airport is Maiana Airport (MNK), about 23.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Abaiang Airport and Marakei Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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