Takaroa Airport is a medium-sized airport serving French Polynesia. Its IATA code is TKX and its ICAO code is NTKR. The airport lies at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 3,452 ft (1,052 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TKX
- ICAO code
- NTKR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 13 ft (4 m)
- Coordinates
- -14.4558, -145.0250
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,452 ft · 1,052 m | 66 ft · 20 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Takaroa Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TKP Takapoto Airport | French Polynesia | 37 km · 23 mi |
| XMH Manihi Airport | French Polynesia | 113 km · 70 mi |
| AHE Ahe Airport | Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia | 133 km · 83 mi |
| KHZ Kauehi Airport | Kauehi, French Polynesia | 148 km · 92 mi |
| FAV Fakarava Airport | French Polynesia | 190 km · 118 mi |
| AXR Arutua Airport | French Polynesia | 192 km · 119 mi |
| APK Apataki Airport | Apataki, French Polynesia | 194 km · 121 mi |
| NIU Naiu Airport | Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia | 234 km · 145 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TKX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,075 | 3,775 | 3,280 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,284 | 3,904 | 3,393 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,715 | 4,173 | 3,626 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,348 | 5,187 | 4,508 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,538 | 5,927 | 5,150 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,649 | 5,996 | 5,210 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,217 | 6,349 | 5,517 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,741 | 7,295 | 6,339 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,303 | 7,645 | 6,643 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,830 | 9,215 | 8,008 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,171 | 9,427 | 8,192 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,396 | 9,566 | 8,313 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,413 | 9,577 | 8,322 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,443 | 9,596 | 8,338 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 16,973 | 10,546 | 9,164 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,572 | 10,919 | 9,488 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Takaroa Airport?
The IATA code of Takaroa Airport is TKX and its ICAO code is NTKR.
Where is Takaroa Airport located?
Takaroa Airport is in French Polynesia, at -14.4558, -145.0250.
What time zone is Takaroa Airport in?
Takaroa 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 Takaroa Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 3,452 ft (1,052 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Takaroa Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Takapoto Airport (TKP), about 37 km (23 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.