Airport code
AAK — Buariki Airport
AAK is the IATA code for Buariki Airport, an airport serving Buariki, Kiribati. Its ICAO code is NGUK, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at 0.1853, 173.6370 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).
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About Buariki Airport
Aranuka Airport is an airport, located approximately one kilometre north of the centre of Buariki village on the island of Buariki, Aranuka, Kiribati.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AAK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NGUK |
| Airport name | Buariki Airport |
| City | Buariki |
| Country | Kiribati |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | 0.1853 |
| Longitude | 173.6370 |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Buariki Airport?
The IATA code for Buariki Airport is AAK.
What is the ICAO code for Buariki Airport?
The ICAO code for Buariki Airport is NGUK.
Where is AAK airport located?
Buariki Airport (AAK) is located in Buariki, Kiribati.
What time zone is AAK in?
Buariki Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to AAK?
The nearest airport to Buariki Airport (AAK) is Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in South Tarawa, about 144 km away.
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