# AAK — Aranuka Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AAK. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aak
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aak
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aak.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AAK.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T08:09:07.129+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Aranuka Airport
- IATA: AAK
- ICAO: NGUK
- City: Buariki
- Country: KI (KI)
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Distance from city: ≈1 km north of Buariki village centre
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Aranuka Airport (AAK) isn't about bustling crowds and elaborate amenities. Instead, it's a portal nestled close to Buariki village, uniquely defined by its essential role as a gateway onto the island. Air Kiribati operates merely two flights a week from South Tarawa and one from Kuria, making timing crucial. The proximity to the village center—just about one kilometer north—further emphasizes its utilitarian nature. At a glance Isolated on the northern tip of Aranuka Island, the airport is a place where the natural beauty and local culture outshine any lacking service. Consisting of a Main Terminal with no shops, restaurants, or lounges, the airport maintains simplicity. Its core function is to facilitate quick and essential access to Buariki and beyond, minimizing the frills typical of larger airports. This streamlined function reflects in its infrastructure, absent of parking facilities or formal transport systems. Terminals & layout Aranuka Airport comprises a single Main Terminal, handling the limited flight schedule with efficiency. The terminal’s small scale offers a community feel, where each departure and arrival is a notable event. With an apron accessible on foot,…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: Air Kiribati
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aak/terminals/main

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Arrange your onward transfer as there’s no formal taxi rank; rely on local contacts for ground transport.
- _Time_: Flights operate with a thin schedule, two weekly from South Tarawa, so book seats well in advance.
- _Avoid_: Do not assume flexibility in plans; missed flights mean days of delay given the limited schedule.
- _Local_: The airport’s small community vibe offers a local experience unlike commercial hubs.
- _Money_: Pack essentials like snacks; island airports like this have no food services.
- _Quiet_: With limited flights, delays may have you exploring the quiet nearby coastline instead of waiting inside.
- _Local_: Engage with the village immediately, as the real gems lie outside the terminal in Buariki.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AAK.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/aak/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/aak/departures — HTML page with live departures