Airport code

RAR Airport Code, Rarotonga International Airport

RAR is the IATA code for Rarotonga International Airport, the main international gateway for Avarua, Cook Islands. Airlines and booking systems use RAR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code NCRG. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 21.20° S, 159.81° W.

City
Avarua
Continent
Oceania
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-21.2027, -159.806
Elevation
19 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Avarua airport code?

The airport code for Rarotonga International Airport is RAR. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code NCRG, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 763 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code NCRG begins with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific.

Where is RAR?

Rarotonga International Airport serves Avarua, Cook Islands. It is close to sea level at 19 ft (6 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at RAR

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 7,638 ft (2.33 km), designated 08/26.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Avarua?

The IATA airport code for Rarotonga International Airport in Avarua is RAR. Its ICAO code is NCRG.

What is the 3-letter code for Avarua?

The 3-letter IATA code for Rarotonga International Airport in Avarua is RAR.

What airport is RAR?

RAR is Rarotonga International Airport, located in Avarua, Cook Islands.

What country is RAR in?

RAR (Rarotonga International Airport) is in Cook Islands.

Where is RAR airport located?

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is in Avarua, Cook Islands, at coordinates -21.2027, -159.806.

What is the ICAO code for Rarotonga International Airport?

The ICAO code for Rarotonga International Airport is NCRG. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RAR.

What is the difference between RAR and NCRG?

RAR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. NCRG is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Rarotonga International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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Popular routes from RAR

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