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Bonriki Intl (NGTA/TRW) — Tarawa I, Kiribati
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 20:00–04:30 UTC (on request)
- Customs
- 20:00–04:30 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 9 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: NGTA
- Name: Bonriki Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 1.38164
- Longitude: 173.147003
- Elevation: 9 ft
- Country: Kiribati
- Municipality: Tarawa I
- IATA Code: TRW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: NFFF
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Distance from City: 23.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 6598 X 135
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, Centerline, PAPI (Rwy 09), REIL (both ends)
- NAVAIDs: NDB (BO 390 kHz), DME (TW 114.3 MHz)
- Approach Types: NDB/DME
- Remarks: Displaced threshold 263 ft on Rwy 27. Portable lighting available for up to 2600 ft. Fire Cat 6 (withdrawn except scheduled intl flights). Pilots must arrive before dark.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.100 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
20:00
–
04:30
Tuesday
20:00
–
04:30
Wednesday
20:00
–
04:30
Thursday
20:00
–
04:30
Friday
20:00
–
04:30
Saturday
20:00
–
04:30
Sunday
20:00
–
04:30
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 2000-0430Z (0800-1630 local), Sat 2000-0015Z (0800-1215 local). H24 available with prior notice thru Nadi.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +686 28095
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +686 26003
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://mcttd.gov.ki/
- Remarks: FSS freq: 118.1, 118.5 MHz. HF: 3425, 6553, 8846 kHz. O/T 24h PN thru Nadi (1800-0600Z). KOIL fuel: Betio office. Catering: Air Culinaire Worldwide +1 (813) 449-6000.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +686 28095
- Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled flights, processed by CAAK (3-5 working days). PPR required outside standard operating hours. 24h service available with prior notice thru Nadi (1800-0600Z).
Customs
- Open: 20:00
- Close: 04:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 2000-0430Z (0800-1630 local), Sat 2000-0015Z (0800-1215 local). CIQ overtime may be possible.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 7.00 AUD per 1000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: 3.50 AUD per 1000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: AUD
- Remarks: Air Kiribati is the main ground handling provider.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Limited fuel available on request only. Contact airport in advance.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Limited availability, not confirmed (NC). On request only.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Primary international port of entry for Kiribati. Visa on arrival for many nationalities (up to 30 days, max 90 days/12 months). Passport valid 6+ months required. Immigration office: +686 75021342.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Pilots must arrive before dark. Fire-fighting withdrawn except scheduled intl flights. Portable lighting covers max 2600 ft.
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Active NOTAMs
A1217/26
info
MOVEMENT AREA OPERATIONAL. PILOTS ARE ADZ OF NEWLY INSTALLED LIGHTS
ON MOVEMENT AREA. LIGHTS ARE FOLLOWS:
- REDL: OMNI DIRECTIONAL WHITE (3 STAGE INTENSITY)
- AD BEACON:WHITE
- THR LGT: UNI-DIRECTIONAL GREEN
- RENL: UNI-DIRECTIONAL RED
- TWY/APN EDGE LGT: BLUE
- RWY ENTRANCE LGT: YELLOW GUARD
- TURNING NODE RWY 27 EDGE LGT: BLUE
- APN:FLOOD LGT
2026-10-06 00:50 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-10-06 00:53 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of NGTA?
- Bonriki Intl operates from 20:00 to 04:30 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at NGTA?
- The tower frequency at Bonriki Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at NGTA?
- Bonriki Intl offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Is customs available at NGTA?
- Yes, customs at Bonriki Intl is available from 20:00 to 04:30.
- Does NGTA require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Bonriki Intl.
- Where is NGTA located?
- Bonriki Intl (NGTA) is located in Tarawa I, Kiribati.
- What is the IATA code for NGTA?
- The IATA code for Bonriki Intl is TRW.
- Is NGTA a port of entry?
- Yes, Bonriki Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.