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Rarotonga Intl (NCRG/RAR) — Rarotonga I, Cook Islands

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: On request
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 19 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 9/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NCRG
Name: Rarotonga Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -21.2027
Longitude: -159.806
Elevation: 19 ft
Country: Cook Islands
Municipality: Rarotonga I
IATA Code: RAR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: NZZO
Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
Distance from City: 3.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 7638 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: 53
Lighting: HIRL, REIL
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (RG 113.50), NDB (RG 352), ILS
Approach Types: ILS DME/LOC DME RWY 08, ILS DME/LOC DME RWY 26, RNAV (GNSS) Z/Y/X RWY 08, RNAV (GNSS) Z/Y/X RWY 26, RNAV (RNP) W/Y, VOR DME RWY 08
Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 08: 400 ft, RWY 26: 341 ft. PAPI available. Mag var 14E.

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 118.100 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Rarotonga Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24 by arrangement. ATC (118.1) active during scheduled international operations. Flight Service (118.1/121.9) at other times.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +682 25890
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.airport.gov.ck
Remarks: Cook Islands Airport Authority, PO Box 90, Rarotonga. Admin Mon-Fri 18:00-02:00 UTC. Email: [email protected]

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +682 25890
Remarks: PPR required for all flights. H24 operations by arrangement. Coordinate via Airport Authority or FBO Cook Islands (Air Rarotonga).

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Available for all scheduled international flights. No fixed published hours. All passengers must clear customs at Rarotonga. Duty-free: 2L spirits/wine or 4.5L beer, 200 cigarettes, NZ$750 gifts. Fruit/vegetable import prohibited.

Fees

Landing Fee: NZD 12.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: NZD 6.00 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: NZD
Remarks: Payments to Cook Islands Airport Authority Finance section, via handling agent or direct. ARFF Category 8.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: 1.00
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Supplied by Pacific Petroleum. Mobile tanker or hydrant service on demand. Prices set by Cook Islands Price Tribunal (reviewed twice monthly). Contact FBO Cook Islands / Air Rarotonga for current pricing.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primary and sole international port of entry for Cook Islands. Visitors may stay up to 31 days without entry permit. Non-NZ passports must be valid 6+ months past arrival.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Main Cook Islands airport. Tourism from NZ and Australia.

Airport Services

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Cook Islands Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure

Private / GA Operations:

Foreign registered aircraft may operate per AIP notification and approval requirements.

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Active NOTAMs

P0431/26

caution

Runway restriction

REF AIP NCRG AD 2-7 NCRG AD 2.12 RWY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AMEND COLUMN 3 DIMENSIONS OF RWY (M) TO READ: RWY 08 2248 X 45 RWY 26 2248 X 45 AIP WILL BE AMENDED

2026-09-10 03:40 UTC 2026-12-10 02:00 UTC

P0408/26

caution

Apron restriction

APN CONGESTION DURING PEAK NIGHT OPS. ACFT REPOSITIONING MAY BE REQUIRED. ALL ACFT TO COMPLY WITH ATC AND GROUND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS. MINOR GROUND DELAYS MAY OCCUR

2026-08-24 21:52 UTC 2026-11-21 16:00 UTC

P0495/26

info

AMEND APP/TWR/FIS/AFIS HR SER: 1600 MON-1330 TUE 1430 TUE-1000 WED 1430 WED-1430 THU 1600 THU-1000 FRI 1430 FRI-1000 SAT 1600 SAT-1000 SUN 1430 SUN-1000 MON HR IN UTC. LOCAL TIME IS UTC MINUS 10 HR. IN THE EVENT OF A DIVERSION, ATC WILL BE AVBL WITH 30 MIN PN. CTC AIRPORT EXCHANGE TEL +682…

2026-10-05 09:23 UTC 2026-12-05 02:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NCMG Mangaia Island Airport 114 NM NCAT Enua Airport 120 NM NCMN Manuae Airport 126 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NCRG?: The tower frequency at Rarotonga Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at NCRG?: Rarotonga Intl offers JET A-1.
Does NCRG require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Rarotonga Intl (Cook Islands). Permit details for Cook Islands
Does NCRG require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Rarotonga Intl.
Where is NCRG located?: Rarotonga Intl (NCRG) is located in Rarotonga I, Cook Islands.
What is the IATA code for NCRG?: The IATA code for Rarotonga Intl is RAR.
Does NCRG have an ILS approach?: Yes, Rarotonga Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is NCRG a port of entry?: Yes, Rarotonga Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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