# Canton Island Airport (CIS)

> Abariringa, KI · IATA: CIS · ICAO: PCIS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `CIS` |
| ICAO | `PCIS` |
| City | Abariringa |
| Country | KI |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -2.76812, -171.71001 |

## Description

A single coral runway and a handful of buildings are all that remain of Kanton's once-busy transpacific staging post in the Phoenix Islands. No scheduled airline serves the atoll today; access depends on irregular charter and government flights from Tarawa. With fewer than a hundred residents and no freight facilities, Kanton plays effectively no role in cargo logistics. Supplies arrive mainly by ship, and air freight is limited to essentials carried on infrequent flights. The surrounding lagoon lies within PIPA, one of the planet's largest marine protected areas and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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