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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "French Polynesia",
    "addressLocality": "Raitahiti"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Tahiti"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 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"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Raitahiti",
  "code": "KKR",
  "connection_tips": "Kaukura Airport (KKR) is an exceptionally unique and remote regional aviation facility located on a coral atoll within the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia. For travelers, the most important connection tip is recognizing its status as a critical lifeline for the isolated community of approximately 350 inhabitants; because marine transportation is the only other alternative, the airport is the essential link for medical supplies, regional administration, and the local pearl and copra industries. Commercial service is characterized by domestic hops provided by Air Tahiti, typically connecting Kaukura to the international hub at Papeete (Tahiti - PPT) and the nearby atoll of Rangiroa.\n\nThese flights often operate on a limited weekly schedule, making it mandatory to build a 24-to-48-hour buffer into any onward international itineraries. The airfield features a single 1,081-meter asphalt runway situated just 13 feet above sea level; travelers should be aware that operations are strictly daylight-dependent, as the facility lacks navigational lighting. The 'terminal' at Kaukura is a basic, functional shelter offering a shaded waiting area and manual check-in; there are no retail, dining, or currency exchange facilities on-site, so visitors must be completely self-sufficient with food and water from their point of origin.\n\nGround transportation into the main village of Raitahiti\u2014located about 700 meters away\u2014is informal and typically relies on pre-arranged guesthouse pickups or a short walk. Always confirm your flight status directly with Air Tahiti in Papeete before heading to the airfield, as tropical squalls and visibility can lead to short-notice delays. KKR remains a professional but minimalist node in the nation\u2019s vast oceanic transportation network.",
  "country": "French Polynesia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Kaukura Airport.",
    "Arrive entirely self-sufficient; there are no cafes or retail shops on the atoll.",
    "Build a 24-48 hour buffer into your trip due to the limited weekly flight schedule.",
    "Note that weight limits on Air Tahiti inter-island aircraft are strictly enforced.",
    "Pre-arrange your guesthouse pickup; the main village is a 700-meter walk away."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Kaukura%20Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "iataCode": "KKR",
  "icao": "NTGK",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -15.6633,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -146.884995,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Kaukura Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PPT",
      "name": "Tahiti Faa'a International"
    },
    {
      "code": "AXR",
      "name": "Arutua Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NIU",
      "name": "Niau Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Remote coral atoll airport serving Kaukura Atoll in French Polynesia's Tuamotu archipelago, opened in 1994 and located 700 meters northwest of Raitahiti village. Features a short 1,081-meter runway (2/20) without PAPI or runway lighting, designed for ATR 42 operations.\n\nStrategically positioned 350 kilometers from Tahiti and 58 kilometers southwest of Rangiroa, providing essential air access to this isolated Pacific atoll community of 353 inhabitants. The airport sits on Tuteva islet at the northwest corner of the atoll.\n\nServed by weekly Air Tahiti flights using ATR 42 aircraft, offering vital transportation links for this remote coral atoll where marine transportation is the primary alternative. Basic facilities appropriate for small Pacific island operations with minimal ground infrastructure.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/NTGK/Kaukura-Airport"
}