Airport codes in Kiribati
Kiribati has 21 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 6 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Kiritimati.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXI | PLCH | Cassidy International Airport | Kiritimati | Large airport |
| TRW | NGTA | Bonriki International Airport | South Tarawa | Large airport |
| TBF | NGTE | Tabiteuea North Airport | - | Medium airport |
| CIS | PCIS | Canton Island Airport | Abariringa | Medium airport |
| BBG | NGTU | Butaritari Airport | Butaritari | Small airport |
| AAK | NGUK | Aranuka Airport | Buariki | Small airport |
| ABF | NGAB | Abaiang Airport | Abaiang | Small airport |
| BEZ | NGBR | Beru Airport | Beru | Small airport |
| KUC | NGKT | Kuria Airport | Kuria | Small airport |
| MNK | NGMA | Maiana Airport | Maiana | Small airport |
| MZK | NGMK | Marakei Airport | Marakei | Small airport |
| MTK | NGMN | Makin Island Airport | Makin Island | Small airport |
| NIG | NGNU | Nikunau Airport | Nikunau | Small airport |
| OOT | NGON | Onotoa Airport | Onotoa | Small airport |
| AEA | NGTB | Abemama Airport | Abemama | Small airport |
| TMN | NGTM | Tamana Island Airport | Tamana Island | Small airport |
| NON | NGTO | Nonouti Airport | Nonouti | Small airport |
| AIS | NGTR | Arorae Island Airport | Arorae Island | Small airport |
| TSU | NGTS | Tabiteuea South Airport | Tabiteuea South | Small airport |
| TNV | PLFA | Tabuaeran Island Airport | Tabuaeran Island | Small airport |
| TNQ | PLWN | Washington Island Airstrip | Teraina | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Kiribati start with N
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 17 of the 21 Kiribati airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with N, the prefix assigned to the South Pacific. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Kiribati by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 17 |
| Large airport | 2 |
| Medium airport | 2 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Kiribati ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Kiribati start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific. 17 of the 21 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Kiribati?
Kiribati has 21 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), ICAO PLCH. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Kiribati?
The busiest airport in Kiribati is Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Kiritimati.
How many airports does Kiribati have?
Kiribati has 21 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 6 of which have a full page here.