# Aranuka Airport (AAK)

> Buariki, KI · IATA: AAK · ICAO: NGUK · Small Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AAK` |
| ICAO | `NGUK` |
| City | Buariki |
| Country | KI |
| Type | Small Airport |
| Elevation | 2 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 0.18528, 173.63699 |

## Description

Aranuka Airport (AAK/NGUK) serves the atoll of the same name in Kiribati's Gilbert Islands from a simple airstrip near Buariki. Small domestic aircraft operate here; there is no cargo terminal, no customs facility and no regular freight traffic, so its relevance for air cargo is minimal. Shipments to Kiribati go through Bonriki International Airport at Tarawa (TRW), roughly 100 kilometres west, with onward distribution by domestic flight or vessel.

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