Rarotonga International Airport

Rarotonga International Airport (IATA: RAR, ICAO: NCRG) (Cook Islands Māori: Rarotonga Papa Rererangi) is the Cook Islands' main international gateway, located in the town and district of Avarua, Rarotonga, 3 km (1.9 mi) west of the downtown area on the northern coast.

Rarotonga International Airport

Rarotonga Papa Rererangi
Rarotonga International Airport from the air
Summary
Airport typePublic
ServesAvarua
LocationAvarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Elevation AMSL19 ft / 6 m
Coordinates21°12′10″S 159°48′20″W
Websitewww.cookislandsairports.com
Map
RAR
Location of the airport in Cook Islands
RAR
RAR (Oceania)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 2,328 7,638 Concrete

Because of the proximity of the runways to the nearby roads, it is possible to get very close to the aircraft while they are departing and landing. Runway 08, which is at the western end of the runway, in particular is often very popular when a large jet is landing.

History

In 2003, the terminal and departure and check-in areas were revamped at a cost of US$650,000.[1] An $8.5m reconstruction project commenced in 2009 to revamp and expand the existing terminal facilities. The new-look terminal was officially opened on 22 June 2010.[2]

Airlines and destinations
AirlinesDestinations
Air New Zealand Auckland, Los Angeles, Sydney[3][4]
Air Rarotonga Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Mauke, Mitiaro, Manihiki, Papeete[5]
Air Tahiti Papeete
Jetstar Airways Auckland[6]

References
  1. "Revamp for airport check-in area" (Press release). Cook Islands Government. 9 August 2003. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  2. "New $8.5m airport terminals opened". Cook Islands News. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  3. https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-sydney-syd
  4. https://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/changes-to-sydney-flight/
  5. https://www.airraro.com/en/flying-with-us/flight-schedules?apt=RAR
  6. Gibson, Nevil. "Jetstar to launch Cook Islands service next March". National Business Review. Retrieved 7 October 2015.

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