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Aitutaki Airport

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Aitutaki Airport
Entrance to the airport with a sign saying "Aitutaki International Airport", although there are no international flights
Summary
Airport typeDomestic, public
ServesAitutaki
LocationAitutaki, Cook Islands
Elevation AMSL14 ft (4.3 m)
Coordinates18°49′51″S 159°45′51″W / 18.83083°S 159.76417°W / -18.83083; -159.76417
WebsiteCook Islands Airports
Map
Interactive map of Aitutaki Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
09/27 1,388 4,555 Coral
14/32 1,804 5,920 Asphalt

Aitutaki Airport is the airport for Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands (IATA: AIT, ICAO: NCAI). The airport was originally constructed by the United States and New Zealand militaries during World War II.[1] The runway was sealed in 2003,[2] with the seal rejuvenated in 2012.[3] As of 2025, it is planned to lengthen and widen the runway.[4] The airport has no aircraft refueling services.[3]

The terminal building at Aitutaki Airport is a roof with no or few windows. There is a small convenience stall where snacks and drinks can be purchased. Resort meet-and-greet stalls are also inside the terminal. Air Rarotonga serves Aitutaki with Saab 340A and Embraer Bandeirante aircraft.

Airlines and destinations

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AirlinesDestinations
Air Rarotonga Atiu, Rarotonga[5]

References

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  1. ↑ Taylor, Chris (23 November 2017). "Aitutaki airport marks 75th year". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  2. ↑ "October opening for Aitutaki airport". 25 September 2003. Archived from the original on 4 September 2004. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
  3. 1 2 "Cook Islands Atiutaki National Airport". Logistics Capacity Assessment. Logistics Cluster. 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "NES receives EIA report for the Aitutaki Airport Improvement Project for public consultation". National Environment Service Cook Islands. 1 October 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Home Page". Air Rarotonga.
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  • Official website
  • Wikivoyage logo Aitutaki Airport travel guide from Wikivoyage
  • Wikimedia Commons logo Media related to Aitutaki International Airport at Wikimedia Commons