Makemo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Makemo, French Polynesia. Its IATA code is MKP and its ICAO code is NTGM. The airport lies at an elevation of 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 4,920 ft (1,500 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MKP
- ICAO code
- NTGM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 3 ft (1 m)
- Coordinates
- -16.5839, -143.6580
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,920 ft · 1,500 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Makemo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RRR Raroia Airport | Raroia, French Polynesia | 139 km · 86 mi |
| HHZ Hikueru Airport | Hikueru, French Polynesia | 154 km · 96 mi |
| KHZ Kauehi Airport | Kauehi, French Polynesia | 181 km · 112 mi |
| AAA Anaa Airport | Anaa, French Polynesia | 215 km · 134 mi |
| FAV Fakarava Airport | French Polynesia | 221 km · 137 mi |
| TKP Takapoto Airport | French Polynesia | 269 km · 167 mi |
| TKX Takaroa Airport | French Polynesia | 278 km · 173 mi |
| FGU Fangatau Airport | Fangatau, French Polynesia | 308 km · 191 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MKP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,223 | 3,867 | 3,360 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,307 | 3,919 | 3,406 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,721 | 4,176 | 3,629 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,397 | 5,218 | 4,534 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,598 | 5,964 | 5,182 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,910 | 6,158 | 5,351 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,985 | 6,205 | 5,392 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,002 | 7,457 | 6,480 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,429 | 7,723 | 6,711 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,959 | 9,295 | 8,077 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,184 | 9,435 | 8,199 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,295 | 9,504 | 8,259 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,542 | 9,657 | 8,392 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,648 | 9,723 | 8,449 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,174 | 10,672 | 9,273 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,820 | 11,073 | 9,622 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 121.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Makemo Airport?
The IATA code of Makemo Airport is MKP and its ICAO code is NTGM.
Where is Makemo Airport located?
Makemo Airport is in Makemo, French Polynesia, at -16.5839, -143.6580.
What time zone is Makemo Airport in?
Makemo 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 Makemo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 4,920 ft (1,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Makemo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Raroia Airport (RRR), about 139 km (86 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.