
Regional airport · Rurutu Island, French Polynesia
Rurutu
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°26′S 151°22′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Tahiti
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Field information
NTAR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Rurutu (NTAR/RUR) has one runway, 09/27, 4,757 ft (1,450 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NTAR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Tahiti
Country
French Polynesia
PF
Municipality
Moerai
Elevation
18 ft
Position
-22.4341, -151.3610
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · NTAR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,757 ft (1,450 m) | 59 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NTAR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rurutu (NTAR / RUR) in Rurutu Island, French Polynesia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NTAR is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NTAR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – French Polynesia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with France's Direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC). Applicable permit lead times for French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NTAR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NTAR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NTAR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NTAR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NTAR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NTAR: 22° 26′ 3″ S 151° 21′ 40″ W; elevation 18 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Rurutu Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Rurutu Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NTAR.
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Cargo Operations at NTAR
Support for freighter operations into NTAR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NTAR sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- NTAMRimataraRimatara, French Polynesia81 NM261°→
- NTATMataura/TubuaiTubuai Isl, French Polynesia116 NM119°→
- NTAVRaivavaeRairua, French Polynesia222 NM114°→
- NTAATahiti/Faa'aPapeete, French Polynesia309 NM019°→
- NTTMTemae-MooreaSociety Isl, French Polynesia310 NM017°→
- NTTEOnetahi Island/Tetiaroa AtollPapeete, French Polynesia340 NM017°→
Operating into NTAR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rurutu — one desk for the whole trip.