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Abaiang Airport

Abaiang, Kiribati

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Elevation

26 ft

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Location

Abaiang · G · Kiribati

Position

1.799°, 173.041° · 26 ft elev.

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Remote atoll gateway serving the people of Abaiang.

Location

Abaiang, Kiribati

Abaiang Airport is a small domestic airstrip located on Abaiang Atoll in the Gilbert Islands group of Kiribati, a Pacific island nation straddling the equator. The airport serves as a vital link connecting this remote atoll community to the capital, South Tarawa, given that inter-island boat travel can be lengthy and weather-dependent. The airport features a basic unpaved or gravel runway suitable for small propeller-driven aircraft. It is operated primarily to support government services, humanitarian missions, and local residents who rely on air transport for access to medical care and essential supplies. Air Kiribati, the national carrier of Kiribati, operates scheduled domestic services to Abaiang as part of its inter-island network, making it the primary commercial air link for the atoll's population.

Terminals

The airport has minimal terminal infrastructure, consisting of a simple open-air or basic building facility typical of remote Pacific atoll airstrips.

Getting to & from

Ground transport on Abaiang is limited, with travel to nearby villages typically by foot, bicycle, or local vehicle on the atoll's limited road network.

Airlines here

Air Kiribati operates domestic services connecting Abaiang Airport to South Tarawa and other Gilbert Islands destinations.

Notable facts

›Abaiang Atoll lies approximately 50 kilometers north of South Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati.
›The runway is short and suitable only for small turboprop or piston-engine aircraft.
›Air transport is critical for the atoll as sea crossings can be rough and time-consuming.
›Kiribati is one of the world's most remote and low-lying nations, making aviation infrastructure especially important.
›The airport has ICAO designation NGAB, with 'NG' denoting Kiribati in the international coding system.

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Abaiang Airport is the airport serving Abaiang, Kiribati. It is located on Abaiang Island, between the villages of Tabwiroa (north) and Tuarabu (south).

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Abaiang Airport

Airport in Abaiang, Kiribati

Abaiang Airport is the airport serving Abaiang, Kiribati. It is located on Abaiang Island, between the villages of Tabwiroa (north) and Tuarabu (south).

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