Airports / French Polynesia / RUR
Rurutu Airport.
French Polynesia · 18 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
26 ratings
0
Operators based
18
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 23
French Polynesia airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 26 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated French Polynesia fields.
116 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tubuai Airport (TUB).
Overview
Rurutu Airport, listed as NTAR / RUR, is a mid-sized airport in French Polynesia. Field elevation is 18 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list RUR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Tubuai Airport (TUB, 116 nm), Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT, 309 nm), and Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ, 310 nm). The field has a single 4,757-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from RUR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RUR to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTAR
IATA
RUR
FAA / Local
NTAR
Elevation
18 ft
Coordinates
22.4341° S · 151.3610° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs French Polynesia fields
state range 3–1,481 ft
At 18 ft, RUR sits higher than 88% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,757 ft
- 09/274,757 ft × 59 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,757 ft
RUR's 4,757 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 116nmTUBTubuai Airport
- 309nmPPTFa'a'ā International AirportPapeete
- 310nmMOZMoorea Temae AirportMoorea-Maiao
- 343nmRFPRaiatea AirportUturoa
- 346nmHUHHuahine-Fare AirportFare
- 360nmBOBBora Bora AirportMotu Mute
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RUR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,655 nm | 6h 34m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,884 nm | 9h 26m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,960 nm | 9h 37m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,051 nm | 9h 49m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,070 nm | 9h 52m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,386 nm | 10h 36m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,424 nm | 10h 41m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 4,465 nm | 10h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RUR?
- Rurutu Airport's longest paved runway is 4,757 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RUR?
- Rurutu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,757 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RUR?
- The closest alternate is Tubuai Airport (TUB), about 116 nm away, followed by Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) at 309 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RUR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 6h 34m (2,655 nm), Los Angeles about 9h 26m (3,884 nm), San Francisco about 9h 37m (3,960 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.