Tarawa, Kiribati, PO Box 277, Bikenibeu, Tarawa, KIRIBATI
Tel: +686 (0)28092
Fax: +686 (0)28289
Email: dea_security@coconytwireless.ki
Telex: 77022
Airport Manager: Tiubeta Been Rimon
Operator:Air Kiribati Ltd

Airport Data: International, Near Bikenibeu, Position 01°22´54"N, 173°08´49"E, Elevation 3m (9ft), Operating hours 08:00-16:15, 2 Passenger Terminals, 1 Cargo Terminal

Customs Tel: +686 (0)28159
Fax: +686 (0)26532
Customs Hours:08:00-16:15
Comptroller of Customs: Tongaribeia Tamea

Airfield Data: Fire Category 6
Emergency Services:Yes
Navigational Aids:NDB, DME
Airfield Restrictions:No night flying at this stage due to lighting
Noise Restrictions:None
Aircraft Maintenance:For light to medium aircraft only.
Runway 1: Heading 09/27, 2 011m (6 597ft), 40/F/B/X/T, ICAO Cat. 6C, Aircraft size max: B737-800 Series, Lighting: PAPI only

Airlines Serving Airport: Air Kiribati, Air Marshall Isles, Air Pacific, Our Airline

Cargo Facilities: Warehouse 5m² (53sq ft), Bonded Warehouse, Aircraft Maintenance, Animal Quarantine, Fresh Meat Inspection, Livestock Handling, Health Officials, Dangerous Goods, Express/Courier Centre

Passenger Facilities: 2 check-in desks, 1 gate, Min. Connection Times Intl-Intl: 60mins, Dom-Intl: 60mins, VIP Lounge, Travel Agent, Car Rental, Taxi Service/Rank, First Aid

Additional Information: The Government has had approved the expansion development of the existing airport and planned to spend 12 million on the project. This project is expected to commence early or mid 2008 when funding is ready. Taiwan government had agreed to donor/grant the required amount.