
General aviation · Avarua, Cook Islands
Pukapuka/Danger Island
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 10°55′S 165°50′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Rarotonga
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Field information
NCPK 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
Pukapuka Atoll
Elevation
20 ft
Position
-10.9145, -165.8393
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NCPK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pukapuka/Danger Island (NCPK / PZK) in Avarua, Cook Islands, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NCPK 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 NCPK
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at NCPK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NCPK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NCPK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NCPK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NCPK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NCPK: 10° 54′ 52″ S 165° 50′ 21″ W; elevation 20 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 NCPK.
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Cargo Operations at NCPK
Support for freighter operations into NCPK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NCPK sits in the network
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- NSTUPago Pago InternationalTutuila Island, American Samoa351 NM234°→
- NSFIFagali IApia, Samoa388 NM242°→
- NSFAFaleolo InternationalUpolu Is/Apia, Samoa402 NM244°→
Operating into NCPK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Pukapuka/Danger Island — one desk for the whole trip.