Airport in Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Aitutaki Airport | |||||||||||||||
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Entrance to Aitutaki Airport. Note the sign "Aitutaki International Airport", although there are no international flights. | |||||||||||||||
Summary | |||||||||||||||
Airport type | Domestic, public | ||||||||||||||
Serves | Aitutaki | ||||||||||||||
Location | Aitutaki, Cook Islands | ||||||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 14 ft / 4 m | ||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 18°49′51″S 159°45′51″W / 18.83083°S 159.76417°W / -18.83083; -159.76417 | ||||||||||||||
Website | Cook Islands Airports | ||||||||||||||
Runways | |||||||||||||||
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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. The runway was upgraded in 2004.
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
Airlines | Destinations |
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Air Rarotonga | Atiu, Rarotonga |
References
- Chris Taylor (23 November 2017). "Aitutaki airport marks 75th year". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- "October opening for Aitutaki airport". Archived from the original on 4 September 2004. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
- "Home Page".
External links
- Media related to Aitutaki International Airport at Wikimedia Commons
- Aitutaki Airport travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Official website
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