country guide
Flying in Kiribati: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Kiribati: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 23 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Kiribati
Kiribati has 23 airports and airfields in our database, of which 4 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Bonriki International Airport
- Cassidy International Airport
- Canton Island Airport
- Tabiteuea North Airport
- Aranuka Airport
- Butaritari Airport
Browse all 23 Kiribati airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Kiribati aviation by the numbers
23 airfields on record (4 with scheduled service), 4 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport17
- Closed2
- Large airport2
- Medium airport2
Longest runways
- Cassidy International Airport6,900 ft
- Bonriki International Airport6,598 ft
- Tabiteuea North Airport3,365 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.