AXR

Arutua Airport

Arutua · French PolynesiaICAO NTGU

Arutua Airport (AXR) is an airport serving Arutua, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 15° 14' 53.9" S, 146° 37' 1.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

9/ 3m

Pacific/Tahiti

GMT-10

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Airport Details

IATA Code

AXR

ICAO Code

NTGU

City

Arutua

Country

French Polynesia

Elevation

9 ft

Local Time

09:44 AM (GMT-10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-15.2483°

Longitude:-146.6170°

Popular Routes from AXR

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
KKR	Kaukura Atoll, French Polynesia	34 mi	0h 34m	short-haul	14 kg	View

Airlines Operating at AXR

1 active airline serving Arutua Airport.

Air Tahiti

VTFrench Polynesia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Arutua Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Kaukura Airport	KKR	Kaukura Atoll	French Polynesia	54 km
Ahe Airport	AHE	Ahe	French Polynesia	99 km
Rangiroa Airport	RGI	Rangiroa	French Polynesia	117 km
Manihi Airport	XMH	Manihi	French Polynesia	107 km
Tikehau Airport	TIH	Tikehau	French Polynesia	174 km
Fakarava Airport	FAV	Fakarava	French Polynesia	136 km
Takapoto Airport	TKP	Takapoto	French Polynesia	159 km
Takaroa Airport	TKX	Takaroa	French Polynesia	192 km

Other Airports in French Polynesia

Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 15° 14' 53.9" S
Longitude (DMS): 146° 37' 1.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): -15.248300
Longitude (Decimal): -146.617004
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
UTC Offset: GMT-10
Current Local Time: 09:44 AM
Elevation (ft): 9 ft
Elevation (m): 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Arutua Airport?

The IATA code for Arutua Airport is AXR, and its ICAO code is NTGU. The airport is located in Arutua, French Polynesia.

How many destinations can you fly to from AXR?

There are 1 direct destinations available from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua, French Polynesia.

What airlines fly from AXR?

There are 1 airlines operating from AXR, including Air Tahiti.

What timezone is Arutua Airport in?

Arutua Airport is in the Pacific/Tahiti timezone (GMT-10). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Arutua Airport?

Arutua Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level.

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