Rarotonga International Airport
Rarotonga International Airport | |||||||||||
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 Rarotonga International Airport from the air | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Serves | Avarua | ||||||||||
| Location | Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 19 ft / 6 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 21°12′10″S 159°48′20″W / 21.20278°S 159.80556°W | ||||||||||
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Rarotonga International Airport (IATA: RAR, ICAO: NCRG) is the Cook Islands' main international gateway, located in the town and district of Avarua, Rarotonga, 3km west of the downtown area on the northern coast.
The airport first opened in 1975 on the site of a former U.S. World War II base.
In 2003, the terminal and departure and check-in areas were revamped at a cost of US$650,000.[1]
An $8.5m reconstruction project commenced in 2009 to revamp and expand the existing terminal facilities. The new-look terminal was officially opened on 22 June 2010.[2]
Because of the close proximity of the runways to the nearby roads, it is possible to get very close [vague] to aircraft while they are landing. Runway 08, which is at the western end of the runway, in particular is often very popular when a large jet is landing.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Air New Zealand | Auckland, Los Angeles, Sydney Seasonal: Christchurch |
| Air Rarotonga | Aitutaki, Atiu, Papeete, Manihiki, Mauke, Mangaia, Mitiaro, Penrhyn Island |
| Virgin Australia | Auckland |
References
- ^ "Revamp for airport check-in area" (Press release). Cook Islands Government. 9 August 2003. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "New $8.5m airport terminals opened". Cook Islands News. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
External links
Photos
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Another outbound view of Rarotonga Airport and the island's mountainous interior -
An Air New Zealand Boeing 767 airliner at Rarotonga International Airport -
Air Rarotonga Saab 340 inter-island airliner at the airport -
Air New Zealand Airbus A320 awaiting passengers at Rarotonga International -
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Air New Zealand Boeing 777 at Rarotonga
