Marakei Airport

Marakei Airport is a small airstrip located on Marakei Atoll in the Gilbert Islands group of Kiribati, a remote island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. It serves as a vital link for the atoll's small population, providing access to air transport that would otherwise be unavailable given the island's isolation. The airport is a basic facility with minimal infrastructure, typical of outer-island airstrips in Kiribati. It primarily supports domestic flights connecting Marakei to the capital, South Tarawa, and occasionally other atolls in the Gilbert Islands chain. Given the atoll's limited population and resources, the airport sees very low passenger volumes and infrequent flight schedules. It plays a critical role in emergency medical evacuation and the delivery of supplies to the community.