Rarotonga International Airport

NCRG / RAR

Avarua, CK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

NCRG 141800Z 20003KT 9999 FEW020 BKN040 23/19 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL
BKN 4,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,019ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,019ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NCRG 141713Z 1418/1518 20008KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CRG
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
7,638 ft 150 ft CON 90°
↑ 1.5kt ↔ 2.6kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rarotonga International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NCRG
IATA Code: RAR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: Avarua
Country: CK
Latitude: -21.202700°
Longitude: -159.806000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT11

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,638 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Rarotonga International Airport

Rarotonga International Airport (NCRG/RAR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Avarua, CK. The facility operates at an elevation of 19 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.