Arutua Airport is a medium-sized airport serving French Polynesia. Its IATA code is AXR and its ICAO code is NTGU. The airport lies at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 4,268 ft (1,301 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AXR
- ICAO code
- NTGU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 9 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.2483, -146.6170
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,268 ft · 1,301 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Arutua Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| APK Apataki Airport | Apataki, French Polynesia | 42 km · 26 mi |
| KKR Kaukura Airport | Raitahiti, French Polynesia | 54 km · 34 mi |
| AHE Ahe Airport | Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia | 99 km · 62 mi |
| NIU Naiu Airport | Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia | 100 km · 62 mi |
| XMH Manihi Airport | French Polynesia | 108 km · 67 mi |
| RGI Rangiroa Airport | French Polynesia | 117 km · 73 mi |
| FAV Fakarava Airport | French Polynesia | 136 km · 85 mi |
| TKP Takapoto Airport | French Polynesia | 159 km · 99 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AXR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,232 | 3,873 | 3,365 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,474 | 4,023 | 3,496 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,523 | 4,053 | 3,522 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,535 | 5,303 | 4,609 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,569 | 5,946 | 5,167 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,722 | 6,041 | 5,250 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,335 | 6,422 | 5,580 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,661 | 7,246 | 6,296 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,126 | 7,535 | 6,547 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,992 | 9,315 | 8,095 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,299 | 9,506 | 8,261 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,334 | 9,528 | 8,279 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,380 | 9,556 | 8,304 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,548 | 9,661 | 8,395 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,087 | 10,617 | 9,226 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,471 | 10,856 | 9,434 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Arutua Airport?
The IATA code of Arutua Airport is AXR and its ICAO code is NTGU.
Where is Arutua Airport located?
Arutua Airport is in French Polynesia, at -15.2483, -146.6170.
What time zone is Arutua Airport in?
Arutua Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Arutua Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 4,268 ft (1,301 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Arutua Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Apataki Airport (APK), about 42 km (26 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.