Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Kiribati

NGTETBF

Tabiteuea North Airport

Kiribati

ICAO

NGTE

IATA

TBF

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

7 ft

Country

Kiribati

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at NGTE

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tabiteuea North Airport (NGTE / TBF), Kiribati, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

NGTE is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Kiribati

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Kiribati.

Applicable permit lead times for Kiribati 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 Kiribati are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at NGTE

Direct FBO and handler coordination at NGTE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Arrangements at NGTE

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NGTE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to NGTE

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for NGTE: 1° 13′ 26″ S 174° 46′ 34″ E; elevation 7 ft; local time UTC+12.

Crew & Passenger Services at NGTE

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into NGTE.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NGTE.

Cargo Operations at NGTE

Support for freighter operations into NGTE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Tabiteuea North Airport

Latitude
1° 13′ 26″ S
Longitude
174° 46′ 34″ E
ICAO code
NGTE
IATA code
TBF
Municipality
—
Timezone
UTC+12
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To TBF?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for NGTE.

Submit flight inquiry for NGTE

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – NGTE

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Tabiteuea North Airport?

The ICAO code is NGTE and the IATA code is TBF.

What time zone does NGTE operate in?

Tabiteuea North Airport operates on UTC+12.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for NGTE?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for NGTE.