# AIT — Aitutaki Airport > Machine-readable reference for AIT. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ait HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ait Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ait.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AIT.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-20T06:56:50.295+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Aitutaki Airport - IATA: AIT - ICAO: NCAI - City: Aitutaki - Country: CK (CK) - Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga - Distance from city: 5 km northeast of Arutanga - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 65000 - Hub for: Air Rarotonga - Official website: https://www.cookislandsairports.com ## Overview Welcome Aitutaki Airport (AIT) is unique in its charm, feeling more akin to a cozy village airstrip than a bustling terminal. Located just 5 km northeast of Arutanga, it offers a picturesque arrival with roosters wandering the tarmac and lagoon views greeting you as you step off the plane. Forget jet bridges; here, you walk directly across the tarmac, absorbing the island breeze the moment you arrive. At a glance Handling around 65,000 passengers annually, Aitutaki Airport is a hub primarily for Air Rarotonga. Despite its laid-back vibe, this single terminal operation is efficient, welcoming visitors with a simplicity that's disarming. With its open-air design, it’s a refreshing contrast to densely packed international airports, yet it remains surprisingly functional despite minimal infrastructure. Terminals & layout The sole terminal, T1, accommodates all arrivals and departures. With no jetways, passengers get the island experience right from the start, walking from plane to gate with views of Aitutaki lagoon. Though small, it includes essential facilities like the Air Rarotonga services and lounges. It’s recommended to keep a rain jacket handy as the open-air layout offers littl… ## Terminals (1) - **Aitutaki Airport Terminal** — airlines: Air Rarotonga URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/terminals/t1 ## Dining (7) - **Airport Kiosk** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/restaurants/airport-kiosk - **Airside Cafe** — T1 · Café · Local · $ · Open for international departures URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/restaurants/airside-cafe-t1 - **Aroa Cafe** — T1 · Café · Local · $ · Open morning until late URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/restaurants/aroa-cafe-t1 - **Cafe Jireh** — T1 · Café · Local · $ · Open 8 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12 pm on Saturdays, closed on Sundays URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/restaurants/cafe-jireh-t1 - **Ka Kite Cafe** — T1 · Café · Local · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/restaurants/ka-kite-cafe-t1 - **Small Cafe** — T1 · Café · Local · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/restaurants/small-cafe-t1 - **The Islander Hotel** — T1 · Restaurant · Local · $$ · Open morning until late URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/restaurants/the-islander-hotel-t1 ## Lounges (3) - **Air New Zealand Koru Lounge** — T1 · access: Air New Zealand Premium Passengers, Koru Club Members · day pass: /4 · /4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/lounges/air-new-zealand-koru-lounge-t1 - **Domestic Gate Lounge** — T1 · access: Public Access · day pass: /4 · /4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/lounges/domestic-gate-lounge-t1 - **International Gate Lounge** — T1 · access: Public Access · day pass: /4 · /4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/lounges/international-gate-lounge-t1 ## Shops (7) - **Cook Islands Trading Corporation Ltd** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/shops/cook-islands-trading-corporation-ltd-t1 - **Island Craft** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/shops/island-craft-t1 - **Mareko Island Craft** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/shops/mareko-island-craft-t1 - **Polynesian Tax Free** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/shops/polynesian-tax-free-t1 - **Sava** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/shops/sava-t1 - **Tourist Map Stand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/shops/tourist-map-stand - **Turtles** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/shops/turtles-t1 ## Parking (5) - **Accessible Parking** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/parking/accessible-parking - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $10.00/day, $1.00/hr, $70.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/parking/long-stay-parking - **Remote Parking** — Remote · $8.00/day, $50.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $15.00/day, $2.00/hr, $100.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $30.00/day, $5.00/hr, $200.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (5) - **Cooks Buses** — Bus · 30 min · $3–12 · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/transport/cooks-buses - **Popoara Rentals** — Car and bicycle rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/transport/popoara-rentals - **Raro Tours** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/transport/raro-tours - **Rino's Rentals** — Car and scooter rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/transport/rino-s-rentals - **Airport Taxis** — Taxi · 5 min · $8–10 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ait/transport/taxis ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Ensure you sit on the left side of the plane from Rarotonga to Aitutaki for unforgettable lagoon views. - _Avoid_: Don’t rely on ATMs at the airport; none exist—get cash before leaving Rarotonga. - _Local_: Car rental desks at AIT double as localized info centers; quite helpful for first-timers. - _Time_: Build buffer time between Aitutaki to Rarotonga flights and international connections—delays can ripple. - _Quiet_: Stroll to the lagoon viewpoint from the runway edge for a serene experience; a favorite among photographers. - _Money_: Grab a tourist map at the exit; the included coupons provide savings on island essentials and rentals. - _Time_: Pack a rain jacket in your carry-on during wetter months to handle open-air layouts comfortably. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/AIT.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ait/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ait/departures — HTML page with live departures