Rurutu Airport is a medium-sized airport serving French Polynesia. Its IATA code is RUR and its ICAO code is NTAR. The airport lies at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 4,757 ft (1,450 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RUR
- ICAO code
- NTAR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 18 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- -22.4341, -151.3610
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,757 ft · 1,450 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rurutu Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RMT Rimatara Airport | Rimatara Island, French Polynesia | 150 km · 93 mi |
| TUB Tubuai Airport | French Polynesia | 215 km · 134 mi |
| RVV Raivavae Airport | French Polynesia | 411 km · 255 mi |
| PPT Fa'a'ā International Airport | Papeete, French Polynesia | 573 km · 356 mi |
| MOZ Moorea Temae Airport | Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia | 575 km · 357 mi |
| RFP Raiatea Airport | Uturoa, French Polynesia | 635 km · 395 mi |
| HUH Huahine-Fare Airport | Fare, French Polynesia | 640 km · 398 mi |
| BOB Bora Bora Airport | Motu Mute, French Polynesia | 667 km · 414 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RUR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,702 | 3,543 | 3,079 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,173 | 4,457 | 3,873 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,343 | 4,563 | 3,965 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,433 | 5,861 | 5,093 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,692 | 6,023 | 5,234 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,430 | 6,481 | 5,632 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,631 | 6,606 | 5,740 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,569 | 7,189 | 6,247 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,755 | 7,304 | 6,347 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,614 | 9,081 | 7,891 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,136 | 9,405 | 8,173 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,933 | 9,900 | 8,603 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,275 | 10,113 | 8,788 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,482 | 10,242 | 8,900 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,283 | 10,739 | 9,332 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,920 | 11,135 | 9,676 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rurutu Airport?
The IATA code of Rurutu Airport is RUR and its ICAO code is NTAR.
Where is Rurutu Airport located?
Rurutu Airport is in French Polynesia, at -22.4341, -151.3610.
What time zone is Rurutu Airport in?
Rurutu 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 Rurutu Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 4,757 ft (1,450 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rurutu Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rimatara Airport (RMT), about 150 km (93 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.