Arutua Airport (AXR): Codes, Runways & Location
Arutua Airport (IATA: AXR · ICAO: NTGU) is a medium-sized airport in French Polynesia. It lies at 15.2483° S, 146.6170° W, 9 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Arutua Airport
Arutua Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in French Polynesia. It is identified by the IATA code AXR and the ICAO code NTGU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Arutua Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1301 m (4268 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 9 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Apataki Airport (APK) about 42 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,301 m — regional-jet capable
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Arutua Airport (AXR) is one of many airports in French Polynesia. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Arutua Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Arutua Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arutua Airport
Where is Arutua Airport located?
Arutua Airport is located in French Polynesia. Its coordinates are 15.2483° S, 146.6170° W.
What is the airport code for Arutua Airport?
Arutua Airport has an IATA code of AXR and an ICAO code of NTGU.
How long is the runway at Arutua Airport?
Arutua Airport's longest runway is about 1301 m (4268 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Arutua Airport have?
Arutua Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Arutua Airport a major airport?
Arutua Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Arutua Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →