Kaukura Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Raitahiti, French Polynesia. Its IATA code is KKR and its ICAO code is NTGK. The airport lies at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 3,543 ft (1,080 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KKR
- ICAO code
- NTGK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 11 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.6633, -146.8850
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,543 ft · 1,080 m | 66 ft · 20 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kaukura Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| APK Apataki Airport | Apataki, French Polynesia | 51 km · 32 mi |
| AXR Arutua Airport | French Polynesia | 54 km · 34 mi |
| NIU Naiu Airport | Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia | 75 km · 47 mi |
| RGI Rangiroa Airport | French Polynesia | 115 km · 71 mi |
| FAV Fakarava Airport | French Polynesia | 138 km · 86 mi |
| AHE Ahe Airport | Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia | 153 km · 95 mi |
| TIH Tikehau Airport | Tuherahera, French Polynesia | 156 km · 97 mi |
| XMH Manihi Airport | French Polynesia | 162 km · 101 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KKR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,287 | 3,906 | 3,395 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,475 | 4,023 | 3,496 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,524 | 4,054 | 3,523 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,587 | 5,336 | 4,637 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,575 | 5,950 | 5,170 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,775 | 6,074 | 5,278 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,341 | 6,426 | 5,584 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,667 | 7,249 | 6,299 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,094 | 7,515 | 6,530 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,046 | 9,349 | 8,124 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,293 | 9,502 | 8,257 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,337 | 9,530 | 8,281 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,388 | 9,562 | 8,309 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,602 | 9,695 | 8,424 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,136 | 10,648 | 9,253 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,468 | 10,854 | 9,432 | 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 Kaukura Airport?
The IATA code of Kaukura Airport is KKR and its ICAO code is NTGK.
Where is Kaukura Airport located?
Kaukura Airport is in Raitahiti, French Polynesia, at -15.6633, -146.8850.
What time zone is Kaukura Airport in?
Kaukura 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 Kaukura Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 3,543 ft (1,080 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kaukura Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Apataki Airport (APK), about 51 km (32 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.