TKX

Takaroa Airport

Takaroa · French PolynesiaICAO NTKR

Takaroa Airport (TKX) is an airport serving Takaroa, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 14° 27' 20.9" S, 145° 1' 30.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

13/ 4m

Pacific/Tahiti

GMT-10

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Airport Details

IATA Code

TKX

ICAO Code

NTKR

City

Takaroa

Country

French Polynesia

Elevation

13 ft

Local Time

08:29 AM (GMT-10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-14.4558°

Longitude:-145.0250°

Popular Routes from TKX

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
AHE	Ahe, French Polynesia	83 mi	0h 39m	short-haul	34 kg	View
PPT	Papeete, French Polynesia	372 mi	1h 12m	short-haul	152 kg	View
TKP	Takapoto, French Polynesia	23 mi	0h 33m	short-haul	9 kg	View

Airlines Operating at TKX

1 active airline serving Takaroa 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 Takaroa Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Takapoto Airport	TKP	Takapoto	French Polynesia	37 km
Manihi Airport	XMH	Manihi	French Polynesia	113 km
Ahe Airport	AHE	Ahe	French Polynesia	133 km
Fakarava Airport	FAV	Fakarava	French Polynesia	189 km
Arutua Airport	AXR	Arutua	French Polynesia	192 km
Kaukura Airport	KKR	Kaukura Atoll	French Polynesia	241 km
Rangiroa Airport	RGI	Rangiroa	French Polynesia	289 km
Makemo Airport	MKP	Makemo	French Polynesia	277 km

Other Airports in French Polynesia

Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 14° 27' 20.9" S
Longitude (DMS): 145° 1' 30.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): -14.455800
Longitude (Decimal): -145.024994
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
UTC Offset: GMT-10
Current Local Time: 08:29 AM
Elevation (ft): 13 ft
Elevation (m): 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Takaroa Airport?

The IATA code for Takaroa Airport is TKX, and its ICAO code is NTKR. The airport is located in Takaroa, French Polynesia.

How many destinations can you fly to from TKX?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Takaroa Airport (TKX) in Takaroa, French Polynesia.

What airlines fly from TKX?

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

What timezone is Takaroa Airport in?

Takaroa Airport is in the Pacific/Tahiti timezone (GMT-10). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Takaroa Airport?

Takaroa Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level.

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