Airports / French Polynesia / RGI
Rangiroa Airport.
French Polynesia · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
71 ratings
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Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 23
French Polynesia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 71 Google ratings , ranked against 23 rated French Polynesia fields.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tikehau Airport (TIH).
Overview
Rangiroa Airport (NTTG / RGI) sits in French Polynesia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 10 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list RGI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Tikehau Airport (TIH, 35 nm), Mataiva Airport (MVT, 61 nm), and Kaukura Airport (KKR, 62 nm). The field has a single 6,890-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from RGI 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 RGI to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
NTTG
IATA
RGI
FAA / Local
NTTG
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
14.9543° S · 147.6610° 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 10 ft, RGI sits lower than 46% of the 26 French Polynesia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,890 ft
- 09/276,890 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,890 ft
RGI's 6,890 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 35nmTIHTikehau AirportTuherahera
- 61nmMVTMataiva Airport
- 62nmKKRKaukura AirportRaitahiti
- 63nmAXRArutua Airport
- 87nmAHEAhe AirportAhe Atoll
- 97nmXMHManihi Airport
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RGI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,260 nm | 5h 39m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,390 nm | 8h 17m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,464 nm | 8h 27m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 3,562 nm | 8h 41m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,577 nm | 8h 43m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,891 nm | 9h 27m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,962 nm | 9h 37m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,975 nm | 9h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RGI?
- Rangiroa Airport's longest paved runway is 6,890 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 RGI?
- Rangiroa Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,890 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RGI?
- The closest alternate is Tikehau Airport (TIH), about 35 nm away, followed by Mataiva Airport (MVT) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RGI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 39m (2,260 nm), Los Angeles about 8h 17m (3,390 nm), San Francisco about 8h 27m (3,464 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.