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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Kiribati",
    "addressLocality": "Marakei"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Kiribati"
  ],
  "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": "Marakei",
  "code": "MZK",
  "connection_tips": "Marakei Airport (MZK) should be planned as a low-frequency island airstrip where the flight, the host pickup, and the rest of the stay are really one combined movement. Marakei's transport network is minimal, and what works in practice is pre-arrangement, not improvisation. MZK is valuable because it keeps Marakei connected to the rest of Kiribati, but it is not a place where a disrupted itinerary is easily repaired after the fact.\n\nService from Tarawa can be limited, aircraft are small, and baggage allowances matter, so travelers need to pack lightly and avoid treating the route like a normal domestic hop with abundant fallback options. Because the island's commercial infrastructure is thin, bring the cash, personal items, and essentials you need from Tarawa and assume that replacing something after arrival may not be easy. Treat the air leg and the local ground handoff as one plan and it works much better\n\nOnce you land, the important question is not how to get a taxi but whether the local host, Island Council contact, or accommodation has already arranged the onward ride and the first night's logistics. Weather, payload limits, and small-aircraft scheduling can all ripple through the day, so leave flexibility if the trip connects onward to meetings, ceremonies, or inter-island plans.",
  "country": "Kiribati",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Pack extremely light; 15kg baggage limits are strictly enforced.",
    "Arrange a truck or motorbike pickup with your host in advance.",
    "Wait in the shade of the palms; there are zero terminal facilities.",
    "Financial tip: Bring all cash (AUD) and water needed for your entire stay.",
    "The circular atoll road is perfect for exploring by bicycle."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marakei+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "MZK",
  "icao": "NGMK",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 2.05861,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only.",
  "longitude": 173.270996,
  "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 Air Kiribati's service desk at the terminal or their main office in Tarawa for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Marakei Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TRW",
      "name": "Bonriki International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ABF",
      "name": "Abaiang Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MTK",
      "name": "Makin Island Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Marakei Airport (MZK) is the primary air gateway to the unique atoll of Marakei in the Gilbert Islands of Kiribati. The terminal is a simple, open-air structure that perfectly reflects the tranquil and traditional lifestyle of the island. It primarily handles domestic flights from the capital, Tarawa, operated by Air Kiribati using small turboprop aircraft, providing an essential link for both the local community and visitors to this culturally rich atoll.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring a single sheltered waiting area where travelers and locals gather to welcome arrivals. There are no commercial shops or dining options at the airport, so passengers should ensure they have necessary items and water before arriving. The warm hospitality of the I-Kiribati people is immediately apparent, and the airport serves as an essential connection for the island's population and for residents traveling for business, education, and government services.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to the various villages around the atoll's central lagoon is typically managed via local motorcycles, trucks, or pre-arranged transport from the island's guesthouses. The airport's runway is made of coral, and its location on the northern tip of the atoll offers spectacular views of the turquoise lagoon and the surrounding Pacific Ocean during arrival and departure. It remains a critical infrastructure point for the connectivity and resilience of the Marakei community, ensuring that this remote and beautiful part of Kiribati remains accessible.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/NGMK/Marakei-Airport"
}