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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Cook Islands",
    "addressLocality": "Atiu Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Rarotonga"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Atiu Island",
  "code": "AIU",
  "connection_tips": "Enua Airport is the air gateway to Atiu, but the real connection point for almost every traveler is still Rarotonga. Air Rarotonga links the island to the Cook Islands domestic network, and all international passengers must first clear immigration, customs, and biosecurity at Rarotonga before continuing onward. That means any itinerary involving AIU should be built around the Rarotonga handoff rather than around the small airport at Atiu itself.\n\nThe important point is frequency and flexibility. Cook Islands domestic flying works well, but Atiu is not a high-frequency route with endless same-day recovery. If your international arrival into Rarotonga is late, or if weather affects the inter-island sector, a tight connection can quickly turn into an overnight stay. The safest plan is to leave a healthy margin at Rarotonga and to keep a close eye on Air Rarotonga's baggage and check-in rules before travel instead of assuming the domestic sector will operate like a large mainland shuttle.\n\nAt Atiu, onward movement is local and usually arranged through your accommodation. There is no big taxi market, and many visitors are met by hosts who also help with orientation, scooter hire, or transport into the village. Confirm that pickup before departure and keep essentials in your hand baggage in case timing changes. AIU is easy to use once the flight is operating, but the trip works best when you treat Rarotonga as the stable hub and Atiu as a small-island endpoint with limited fallback options.",
  "country": "Cook Islands",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Coordinate your airport transfer with your guesthouse at least one week in advance.",
    "If you are a birdwatcher, book a tour with 'Birdman George' who often meets guests at the terminal.",
    "The coral runway can be dusty; keep your camera and sensitive electronics in a protective case.",
    "Utilize the Vodafone or Zenbu Wi-Fi hotspots in the terminal for urgent communications, but be.",
    "Pack closed-toe walking shoes - coral surface and island terrain.",
    "Respect strict biosecurity rules - fragile Cook Islands ecosystem."
  ],
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=NZD",
  "iataCode": "AIU",
  "icao": "NCAT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -19.96777778,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities. Check local area for accommodation and services during extended layovers.",
  "longitude": -158.12,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives. Limited rebooking options may be available.",
  "name": "Enua Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AIT",
      "name": "Aitutaki Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RAR",
      "name": "Rarotonga International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MOI",
      "name": "Mitiaro Island Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Enua Airport (AIU) is the essential aviation gateway to Atiu Island, also known as Enuamanu or \"The Island of Birds,\" in the Cook Islands. Located on a raised coral plateau known as a \"makatea,\" the airport features a unique compacted coral runway that has been operational since 1983. The facility primarily serves multiple weekly domestic flights from the main island of Rarotonga, as well as direct regional links to Aitutaki, providing a vital lifeline for the island\u2019s residents and a growing community of eco-tourists seeking Atiu's pristine natural beauty.\n\nThe terminal building at Enua is a charming, open-air structure that perfectly captures the relaxed and authentic spirit of the Cook Islands. It consists of a simple check-in area and a sheltered waiting lounge where passengers can wait in the shade before boarding. While the airport lacks modern commercial luxuries like duty-free malls or large restaurants, it provides essential amenities such as restrooms and a small information desk managed by Air Rarotonga. The layout is minimalist and exceptionally easy to navigate, with the transition from the terminal to the aircraft apron being a matter of just a few steps across the sun-drenched tarmac.\n\nOperational activity at AIU is closely integrated with the island's unique ecological profile. The airport serves as the starting point for world-class birdwatching and cave exploration tours, with the famous Anatakitaki Cave\u2014home to the rare, echolocating Kopeka swiftlet\u2014located just a short distance from the airfield. Because there is no public transport on Atiu, the terminal serves as a coordinated pickup point for local guesthouses and villa owners who meet arriving guests. For travelers, Enua Airport represents the threshold to an ancient and untouched volcanic landscape, where the sounds of the endemic Chattering Kingfisher replace the typical noise of a busy commercial hub.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enua_Airport"
}