General aviation · Arutanga, Cook Islands
Aitutaki Island/Araura
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 18°50′S 159°46′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Rarotonga
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Field information
NCAI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Pacific/Rarotonga
Country
Cook Islands
CK
Municipality
Aitutaki
Elevation
14 ft
Position
-18.8371, -159.7610
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NCAI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Aitutaki Island/Araura (NCAI / AIT) in Arutanga, Cook Islands, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NCAI is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NCAI
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Cook Islands
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Cook Islands. Applicable permit lead times for Cook Islands are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Cook Islands are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NCAI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NCAI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NCAI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NCAI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NCAI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NCAI: 18° 50′ 14″ S 159° 45′ 40″ W; elevation 14 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Arutanga
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Arutanga. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NCAI.
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Cargo Operations at NCAI
Support for freighter operations into NCAI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NCAI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NCAI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Aitutaki Island/Araura — one desk for the whole trip.