Airports / French Polynesia / KKR
Kaukura Airport.
Raitahiti, French Polynesia · 11 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
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4 ratings
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Operators based
11
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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#1 / 23
French Polynesia airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated French Polynesia fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Arutua Airport (AXR).
Overview
Located in Raitahiti, French Polynesia, Kaukura Airport (NTGK / KKR) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 11 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KKR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Arutua Airport (AXR, 29 nm), Rangiroa Airport (RGI, 62 nm), and Fakarava Airport (FAV, 75 nm). KKR offers a single 3,543-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KKR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KKR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTGK
IATA
KKR
FAA / Local
NTGK
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
15.6633° S · 146.8850° 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 11 ft, KKR sits higher than 54% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,543 ft
- 02/203,543 ft × 66 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,543 ft
KKR's 3,543 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 29nmAXRArutua Airport
- 62nmRGIRangiroa Airport
- 75nmFAVFakarava Airport
- 83nmAHEAhe AirportAhe Atoll
- 84nmTIHTikehau AirportTuherahera
- 87nmXMHManihi Airport
Location
Open the full mapNTGK · Kaukura Airport · Raitahiti, French Polynesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KKR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,314 nm | 5h 47m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,406 nm | 8h 19m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,486 nm | 8h 30m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,573 nm | 8h 43m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,591 nm | 8h 45m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,907 nm | 9h 29m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,959 nm | 9h 36m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,986 nm | 9h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KKR?
- Kaukura Airport's longest paved runway is 3,543 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 KKR?
- Kaukura Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,543 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to KKR?
- The closest alternate is Arutua Airport (AXR), about 29 nm away, followed by Rangiroa Airport (RGI) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KKR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 47m (2,314 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 19m (3,406 nm), San Francisco about 8h 30m (3,486 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.