Airport code
RAR — Rarotonga International Airport
RAR is the IATA code for Rarotonga International Airport, an airport serving Avarua, Cook Islands. Its ICAO code is NCRG, and it operates in the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone (UTC-10). The airport sits at -21.2027, -159.8060 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m).
Overview
About Rarotonga International Airport
Rarotonga International Airport is the Cook Islands' main international gateway, located in the Avarua district on the northern coast of Rarotonga, 3 km (1.9 mi) west of the Avarua downtown area. The airport was built in 1944, then expanded in the early 1970s, and officially opened for jets in January 1974. International flights come direct from Australia, French Polynesia, New Zealand and the United States (Hawaii). Air Rarotonga has its headquarters at the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RAR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | NCRG |
| Airport name | Rarotonga International Airport |
| City | Avarua |
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Time zone | Pacific/Rarotonga (UTC-10) |
| Latitude | -21.2027 |
| Longitude | -159.8060 |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,638 ft (2,328 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Rarotonga International Airport?
The IATA code for Rarotonga International Airport is RAR.
What is the ICAO code for Rarotonga International Airport?
The ICAO code for Rarotonga International Airport is NCRG.
Where is RAR airport located?
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is located in Avarua, Cook Islands.
What time zone is RAR in?
Rarotonga International Airport operates in the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone, which is UTC-10.
What is the nearest airport to RAR?
The nearest airport to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, about 223 km away.
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