Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Kiribati

PCISCIS

Canton Island Airport

Abariringa, Kiribati

ICAO

PCIS

IATA

CIS

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

9 ft

Country

Kiribati

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at PCIS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Canton Island Airport (PCIS / CIS) in Abariringa, 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.

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 PCIS

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

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.

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; local time UTC+14.

Crew & Passenger Services in Abariringa

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

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

Cargo Operations at PCIS

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

Field Information

Canton Island Airport

Latitude
2° 46′ 5″ S
Longitude
171° 42′ 36″ W
ICAO code
PCIS
IATA code
CIS
Municipality
Abariringa
Timezone
UTC+14
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To CIS?

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

Submit flight inquiry for PCIS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – PCIS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Canton Island Airport?

The ICAO code is PCIS and the IATA code is CIS.

What time zone does PCIS operate in?

Canton Island Airport operates on UTC+14.

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

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 PCIS.