Aitutaki Airport is a small airport serving Aitutaki, Cook Islands. Its IATA code is AIT and its ICAO code is NCAI. The airport lies at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 5,920 ft (1,804 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AIT
- ICAO code
- NCAI
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 14 ft (4 m)
- Coordinates
- -18.8371, -159.7610
- Time zone
- Pacific/Rarotonga
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,920 ft · 1,804 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Aitutaki Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AIU Enua Airport | Atiu Island, Cook Islands | 213 km · 132 mi |
| MOI Mitiaro Island Airport | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | 243 km · 151 mi |
| RAR Rarotonga International Airport | Avarua, Cook Islands | 263 km · 163 mi |
| MUK Mauke Airport | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | 292 km · 181 mi |
| RMT Rimatara Airport | Rimatara Island, French Polynesia | 837 km · 520 mi |
| MAU Maupiti Airport | French Polynesia | 840 km · 522 mi |
| BOB Bora Bora Airport | Motu Mute, French Polynesia | 889 km · 552 mi |
| RFP Raiatea Airport | Uturoa, French Polynesia | 909 km · 565 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AIT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,114 | 3,178 | 2,761 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,322 | 4,550 | 3,954 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,869 | 4,889 | 4,249 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,777 | 5,453 | 4,739 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,876 | 6,137 | 5,333 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,713 | 6,657 | 5,785 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,823 | 6,725 | 5,844 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,031 | 6,854 | 5,956 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,388 | 7,076 | 6,149 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,178 | 8,810 | 7,656 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,940 | 9,283 | 8,067 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,959 | 9,916 | 8,617 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,305 | 10,132 | 8,804 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 16,336 | 10,150 | 8,820 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,395 | 10,187 | 8,853 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,393 | 10,808 | 9,391 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Aitutaki Airport?
The IATA code of Aitutaki Airport is AIT and its ICAO code is NCAI.
Where is Aitutaki Airport located?
Aitutaki Airport is in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, at -18.8371, -159.7610.
What time zone is Aitutaki Airport in?
Aitutaki Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Rarotonga. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Aitutaki Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 5,920 ft (1,804 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Aitutaki Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Enua Airport (AIU), about 213 km (132 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.