Rarotonga International Airport is a large airport serving Avarua, Cook Islands. Its IATA code is RAR and its ICAO code is NCRG. The airport lies at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 7,638 ft (2,328 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RAR
- ICAO code
- NCRG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 19 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- -21.2027, -159.8060
- Time zone
- Pacific/Rarotonga
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,638 ft · 2,328 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rarotonga International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AIU Enua Airport | Atiu Island, Cook Islands | 223 km · 139 mi |
| AIT Aitutaki Airport | Aitutaki, Cook Islands | 263 km · 163 mi |
| MOI Mitiaro Island Airport | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | 266 km · 165 mi |
| MUK Mauke Airport | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | 282 km · 175 mi |
| RMT Rimatara Airport | Rimatara Island, French Polynesia | 739 km · 459 mi |
| RUR Rurutu Airport | French Polynesia | 882 km · 548 mi |
| MAU Maupiti Airport | French Polynesia | 957 km · 595 mi |
| BOB Bora Bora Airport | Motu Mute, French Polynesia | 999 km · 621 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RAR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 4,985 | 3,098 | 2,692 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,536 | 4,683 | 4,069 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,003 | 4,973 | 4,321 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,956 | 5,565 | 4,836 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,036 | 6,236 | 5,419 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,705 | 6,651 | 5,780 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,988 | 6,828 | 5,933 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,203 | 6,961 | 6,049 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,258 | 6,995 | 6,079 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,269 | 8,866 | 7,704 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,680 | 9,122 | 7,926 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,204 | 10,069 | 8,749 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 16,403 | 10,192 | 8,857 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,551 | 10,284 | 8,937 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,651 | 10,346 | 8,991 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,643 | 10,963 | 9,527 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.100 |
| RDO | RDO | 342.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rarotonga International Airport?
The IATA code of Rarotonga International Airport is RAR and its ICAO code is NCRG.
Where is Rarotonga International Airport located?
Rarotonga International Airport is in Avarua, Cook Islands, at -21.2027, -159.8060.
What time zone is Rarotonga International Airport in?
Rarotonga International 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 Rarotonga International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 7,638 ft (2,328 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rarotonga International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Enua Airport (AIU), about 223 km (139 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.