# AEA — Abemama Airport

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

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aea
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aea
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aea.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AEA.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:39:43.274+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Abemama Airport
- IATA: AEA
- ICAO: NGTB
- City: Abemama
- Country: KI (KI)
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Distance from city: 3 km (1.9 mi) NW of Kariatebike
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Abemama Airport isn't your typical air travel hub. With only a handful of flights a week on small turboprops, it feels more like a sandy airstrip nestled next to a lagoon rather than a modern airport complex. Here, the community atmosphere makes for an informal check-in and boarding process where you're only ever a few steps from your plane. It's a charming but no-frills entry into island life that requires some pre-arrival preparation since conventional services are absent. At a glance Located 3 km northwest of Kariatebike, Abemama Airport functions with a single main terminal used exclusively by Air Kiribati. This tiny facility serves as a gateway for flights, primarily to and from Tarawa. Facilities are basic—there are no shopping or dining outlets, no lounges, and scarcely any infrastructure to support travelers used to a full-service airport. It's essential to arrive with everything you need, as the airport lacks ATMs and card facilities. Terminals & layout Abemama Airport operates exclusively with its Main Terminal, which is more of an airstrip with a passenger shelter than a terminal in the conventional sense. There’s no air-conditioning, and waiting areas usually co…

## Terminals (1)

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

## Insider tips

- _Money_: Arrive with cash in hand, as the airport and surrounding area lack ATMs or card payment facilities.
- _Insider_: Have your booking reference ready and printed out, as check-in is manual and low-tech at best.
- _Local_: Arrange transfers in advance, ideally with your guesthouse—often a pickup will meet you directly at the airstrip.
- _Time_: Build buffer days into your itinerary in Tarawa to account for possible flight disruptions.
- _Quiet_: Enjoy a picturesque wait by the lagoon if your pickup is delayed—just a short walk from the airstrip.
- _Avoid_: Don't assume airport Wi-Fi will save you; download necessary maps and translations before departure.
- _Photo_: Capture unique shots of your plane against the backdrop of palm trees and the lagoon—ask for permission first.

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## Live data

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