Aitutaki Airport

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Aitutaki Airport
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Entrance to the airport with a sign saying "Aitutaki International Airport", although there are no international flights
Summary
Airport typeDomestic, public
Serves Aitutaki
LocationAitutaki, Cook Islands
Elevation  AMSL 14 ft / 4 m
Coordinates 18°49′51″S159°45′51″W / 18.83083°S 159.76417°W / -18.83083; -159.76417
Website Cook Islands Airports
Aitutaki Airport
Runways
Direction LengthSurface
mft
09/271,3884,555 Coral
14/321,8045,920 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 upgraded in 2004. [2]

Contents

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

AirlinesDestinations
Air Rarotonga Atiu, Rarotonga [3]

References

  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. "Home Page". Air Rarotonga.