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Flag of KiribatiAirports in Kiribati

Kiribati has 21 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 4 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Tarawa, is served by Bonriki International Airport (TRW).

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List of airports in Kiribati

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Bonriki International Airport South Tarawa TRW NGTA Large airport 9 ft
Cassidy International Airport Kiritimati CXI PLCH Large airport 5 ft
Canton Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Abariringa CIS PCIS Medium airport 9 ft
Tabiteuea North Airport (no scheduled flights) — TBF NGTE Medium airport 7 ft
Aranuka Airport Buariki AAK NGUK Small airport 6 ft
Butaritari Airport Butaritari BBG NGTU Small airport 5 ft
Abaiang Airport (no scheduled flights) Abaiang ABF NGAB Small airport 26 ft
Abemama Airport (no scheduled flights) Abemama AEA NGTB Small airport 8 ft
Arorae Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Arorae Island AIS NGTR Small airport —
Beru Airport (no scheduled flights) Beru BEZ NGBR Small airport 6 ft
Kuria Airport (no scheduled flights) Kuria KUC NGKT Small airport —
Maiana Airport (no scheduled flights) Maiana MNK NGMA Small airport 8 ft
Makin Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Makin Island MTK NGMN Small airport —
Marakei Airport (no scheduled flights) Marakei MZK NGMK Small airport 10 ft
Nikunau Airport (no scheduled flights) Nikunau NIG NGNU Small airport 6 ft
Nonouti Airport (no scheduled flights) Nonouti NON NGTO Small airport 10 ft
Onotoa Airport (no scheduled flights) Onotoa OOT NGON Small airport 7 ft
Tabiteuea South Airport (no scheduled flights) Tabiteuea South TSU NGTS Small airport —
Tabuaeran Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Tabuaeran Island TNV PLFA Small airport —
Tamana Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Tamana Island TMN NGTM Small airport —
Washington Island Airstrip (no scheduled flights) Teraina TNQ PLWN Small airport 30 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Kiribati has 21 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #152 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 2 large airports, 2 medium-sized airports and 4 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 17 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Kiribati

The main international gateways are Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in South Tarawa and Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Kiritimati. The capital, Tarawa, is served by Bonriki International Airport (TRW).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 4 cities across Kiribati, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Butaritari Airport (BBG) in Butaritari, the southernmost Aranuka Airport (AAK) in Buariki.

Airport services and alternatives

To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Kiribati.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Kiribati?

Kiribati has 21 airports and airfields, including 2 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 4 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Tarawa, is served by Bonriki International Airport (TRW).

What are the main international airports in Kiribati?

Bonriki International Airport (TRW), South Tarawa and Cassidy International Airport (CXI), Kiritimati.

Which airport serves Tarawa?

Bonriki International Airport — IATA code TRW.