Airports / French Polynesia / AXR
Arutua Airport.
French Polynesia · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
9
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kaukura Airport (KKR).
Overview
Arutua Airport (NTGU / AXR) is a mid-sized airport serving French Polynesia. Field elevation is 9 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list AXR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kaukura Airport (KKR, 29 nm), Ahe Airport (AHE, 53 nm), and Manihi Airport (XMH, 58 nm). The field has a single 4,268-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from AXR 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 AXR to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTGU
IATA
AXR
FAA / Local
NTGU
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
15.2483° S · 146.6170° 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 9 ft, AXR sits lower than 62% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,268 ft
- 10/284,268 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,268 ft
AXR's 4,268 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.
- 29nmKKRKaukura AirportRaitahiti
- 53nmAHEAhe AirportAhe Atoll
- 58nmXMHManihi Airport
- 63nmRGIRangiroa Airport
- 74nmFAVFakarava Airport
- 86nmTKPTakapoto Airport
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AXR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,294 nm | 5h 44m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,376 nm | 8h 15m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,457 nm | 8h 26m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,543 nm | 8h 38m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,562 nm | 8h 41m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,878 nm | 9h 25m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,930 nm | 9h 32m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,957 nm | 9h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AXR?
- Arutua Airport's longest paved runway is 4,268 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 AXR?
- Arutua Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,268 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to AXR?
- The closest alternate is Kaukura Airport (KKR), about 29 nm away, followed by Ahe Airport (AHE) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AXR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 44m (2,294 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 15m (3,376 nm), San Francisco about 8h 26m (3,457 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.