Aitutaki Airport
Airport in Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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Aitutaki Airport is the airport for Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands (IATA: AIT, ICAO: NCAI). The airport was originally constructed by the United States and New Zealand militaries during World War II.[1] The runway was sealed in 2003,[2] with the seal rejuvenated in 2012.[3] As of 2025, it is planned to lengthen and widen the runway.[4] The airport has no aircraft refueling services.[3]
Aitutaki Airport | |||||||||||||||
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Entrance to the airport with a sign saying "Aitutaki International Airport", although there are no international flights | |||||||||||||||
| Summary | |||||||||||||||
| Airport type | Domestic, public | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Aitutaki | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Aitutaki, Cook Islands | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 14 ft (4.3 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 18°49′51″S 159°45′51″W | ||||||||||||||
| Website | Cook Islands Airports | ||||||||||||||
![]() Interactive map of Aitutaki Airport | |||||||||||||||
| Runways | |||||||||||||||
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The terminal building at Aitutaki Airport is a roof with no or few windows. There is a small convenience stall where snacks and drinks can be purchased. Resort meet-and-greet stalls are also inside the terminal. Air Rarotonga serves Aitutaki with Saab 340A and Embraer Bandeirante aircraft.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Air Rarotonga | Atiu, Rarotonga[5] |
