Airport code
AIT — Aitutaki Airport
AIT is the IATA code for Aitutaki Airport, an airport serving Aitutaki, Cook Islands. Its ICAO code is NCAI, and it operates in the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone (UTC-10). The airport sits at -18.8309, -159.7640 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).
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About Aitutaki Airport
Aitutaki Airport is the airport for Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands. The airport was originally constructed by the United States and New Zealand militaries during World War II. The runway was sealed in 2003, with the seal rejuvenated in 2012. As of 2025, it is planned to lengthen and widen the runway. The airport has no aircraft refueling services.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AIT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NCAI |
| Airport name | Aitutaki Airport |
| City | Aitutaki |
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Time zone | Pacific/Rarotonga (UTC-10) |
| Latitude | -18.8309 |
| Longitude | -159.7640 |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,920 ft (1,804 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Aitutaki Airport?
The IATA code for Aitutaki Airport is AIT.
What is the ICAO code for Aitutaki Airport?
The ICAO code for Aitutaki Airport is NCAI.
Where is AIT airport located?
Aitutaki Airport (AIT) is located in Aitutaki, Cook Islands.
What time zone is AIT in?
Aitutaki Airport operates in the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone, which is UTC-10.
What is the nearest airport to AIT?
The nearest airport to Aitutaki Airport (AIT) is Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, about 214 km away.
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