Airport code
AXR — Arutua Airport
AXR is the IATA code for Arutua Airport, an airport serving Arutua, French Polynesia. Its ICAO code is NTGU, and it operates in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (UTC-10). The airport sits at -15.2483, -146.6170 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).
Overview
About Arutua Airport
Arutua Airport is an airport on Arutua atoll in French Polynesia. The airport is 13 km north of the village of Rautini.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AXR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NTGU |
| Airport name | Arutua Airport |
| City | Arutua |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Time zone | Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10) |
| Latitude | -15.2483 |
| Longitude | -146.6170 |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,268 ft (1,301 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Arutua Airport?
The IATA code for Arutua Airport is AXR.
What is the ICAO code for Arutua Airport?
The ICAO code for Arutua Airport is NTGU.
Where is AXR airport located?
Arutua Airport (AXR) is located in Arutua, French Polynesia.
What time zone is AXR in?
Arutua Airport operates in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone, which is UTC-10.
What is the nearest airport to AXR?
The nearest airport to Arutua Airport (AXR) is Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, about 42 km away.
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