RUR

Rurutu Airport

Rurutu · French PolynesiaICAO NTAR

Rurutu Airport (RUR) is an airport serving Rurutu, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 22° 26' 2.8" S, 151° 21' 39.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel.

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

18/ 5m

Timezone

N/A

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Airport Details

IATA Code

RUR

ICAO Code

NTAR

City

Rurutu

Country

French Polynesia

Elevation

18 ft

Coordinates

Latitude:-22.4341°

Longitude:-151.3610°

Popular Routes from RUR

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
PPT	Papeete, French Polynesia	355 mi	1h 10m	short-haul	146 kg	View
RMT	Rimatara, French Polynesia	93 mi	0h 41m	short-haul	38 kg	View

Airlines Operating at RUR

1 active airline serving Rurutu Airport.

Air Tahiti

VTFrench Polynesia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Rurutu Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Rimatara Airport	RMT	Rimatara	French Polynesia	150 km
Tubuai Airport	TUB	Tubuai	French Polynesia	215 km
Raivavae Airport	RVV	Raivavae	French Polynesia	411 km
Moorea Airport	MOZ	Moorea	French Polynesia	572 km
Faa'a International Airport	PPT	Papeete	French Polynesia	571 km

Other Airports in French Polynesia

Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 22° 26' 2.8" S
Longitude (DMS): 151° 21' 39.6" W
Latitude (Decimal): -22.434099
Longitude (Decimal): -151.360992
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

Elevation (ft): 18 ft
Elevation (m): 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Rurutu Airport?

The IATA code for Rurutu Airport is RUR, and its ICAO code is NTAR. The airport is located in Rurutu, French Polynesia.

How many destinations can you fly to from RUR?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu, French Polynesia.

What airlines fly from RUR?

There are 1 airlines operating from RUR, including Air Tahiti.

What timezone is Rurutu Airport in?

Timezone information for Rurutu Airport is currently not available.

What is the elevation of Rurutu Airport?

Rurutu Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 meters) above sea level.

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