Bonriki International Airport is a large airport serving South Tarawa, Kiribati. Its IATA code is TRW and its ICAO code is NGTA. The airport lies at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 6,598 ft (2,011 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Tarawa time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TRW
- ICAO code
- NGTA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 9 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- 1.3816, 173.1470
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tarawa
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,598 ft · 2,011 m | 135 ft · 41 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bonriki International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AAK Aranuka Airport | Buariki, Kiribati | 144 km · 89 mi |
| BBG Butaritari Airport | Butaritari, Kiribati | 193 km · 120 mi |
| EJT Enejit Airport | Enejit Island, Marshall Islands | 534 km · 332 mi |
| MIJ Mili Island Airport | Mili Island, Marshall Islands | 546 km · 339 mi |
| UIT Jaluit Airport | Jabor Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands | 636 km · 395 mi |
| KIO Kili Airport | Kili Island, Marshall Islands | 651 km · 405 mi |
| MAJ Marshall Islands International Airport | Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands | 665 km · 413 mi |
| INU Nauru International Airport | Yaren, Nauru | 725 km · 450 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TRW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 4,550 | 2,827 | 2,457 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,126 | 3,185 | 2,768 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,125 | 4,427 | 3,847 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,687 | 4,776 | 4,151 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,945 | 4,937 | 4,290 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,724 | 6,042 | 5,251 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,524 | 6,540 | 5,683 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,068 | 6,878 | 5,976 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,826 | 7,348 | 6,386 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,707 | 7,896 | 6,861 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 14,069 | 8,742 | 7,596 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,107 | 8,766 | 7,617 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,113 | 8,769 | 7,620 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,339 | 8,910 | 7,743 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,094 | 9,379 | 8,150 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,361 | 9,545 | 8,295 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | FSS | 118.100 |
| CTAF | TARAWA RDO | 118.100 |
| CTAF | TARAWA RDO | 1133.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bonriki International Airport?
The IATA code of Bonriki International Airport is TRW and its ICAO code is NGTA.
Where is Bonriki International Airport located?
Bonriki International Airport is in South Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, at 1.3816, 173.1470.
What time zone is Bonriki International Airport in?
Bonriki International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Tarawa. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Bonriki International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 6,598 ft (2,011 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bonriki International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aranuka Airport (AAK), about 144 km (89 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.