Makemo Airport (MKP): Codes, Runways & Location
Makemo Airport (IATA: MKP · ICAO: NTGM) is a medium-sized airport serving Makemo, French Polynesia. It lies at 16.5839° S, 143.6580° W, 3 ft (1 m) above sea level.
Overview of Makemo Airport
Makemo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Makemo in French Polynesia. It is identified by the IATA code MKP and the ICAO code NTGM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Makemo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4920 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 3 ft (1 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Katiu Airport (KXU) about 84 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 ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Makemo Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Makemo Airport
Where is Makemo Airport located?
Makemo Airport is located in Makemo, French Polynesia. Its coordinates are 16.5839° S, 143.6580° W.
What is the airport code for Makemo Airport?
Makemo Airport has an IATA code of MKP and an ICAO code of NTGM.
How long is the runway at Makemo Airport?
Makemo Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4920 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Makemo Airport have?
Makemo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Makemo Airport a major airport?
Makemo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Makemo Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →