Regional airport · Canton Island, Kiribati
Canton Island
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Coordinates
- 2°46′S 171°43′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Kanton
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Field information
PCIS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Kanton
Country
Kiribati
KI
Municipality
Abariringa
Elevation
9 ft
Position
-2.7681, -171.7100
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at PCIS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Canton Island (PCIS / CIS) in Canton Island, Kiribati, through one 24/7 OCC desk. PCIS 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 PCIS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at PCIS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at PCIS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at PCIS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at PCIS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to PCIS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for PCIS: 2° 46′ 5″ S 171° 42′ 36″ W; elevation 9 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Canton Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Canton Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at PCIS.
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Cargo Operations at PCIS
Support for freighter operations into PCIS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where PCIS sits in the network
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Operating into PCIS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Canton Island — one desk for the whole trip.