
General aviation · Avarua, Cook Islands
Mangaia
- Elevation
- 45 ft
- Coordinates
- 21°54′S 157°54′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Rarotonga
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Field information
NCMG runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Mangaia (NCMG/MGS) has one runway, 13/31, 3,274 ft (998 m) long. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NCMG, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Pacific/Rarotonga
Country
Cook Islands
CK
Municipality
Mangaia Island
Elevation
45 ft
Position
-21.8960, -157.9067
Runways · NCMG
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,274 ft (998 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NCMG.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mangaia (NCMG / MGS) in Avarua, Cook Islands, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NCMG 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 NCMG
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 NCMG
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NCMG covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NCMG
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NCMG is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NCMG
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NCMG: 21° 53′ 46″ S 157° 54′ 24″ W; elevation 45 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Avarua
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Avarua. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NCMG.
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Cargo Operations at NCMG
Support for freighter operations into NCMG covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NCMG sits in the network
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Operating into NCMG?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Mangaia — one desk for the whole trip.