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Rarotonga International Airport · Avarua

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
19 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 7,638 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rarotonga International Airport (NCRG), located in Avarua, Cook Islands. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 19 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Rarotonga International Airport
ICAO / IATA
NCRG / RAR
Municipality
Avarua
Country
Region
CK-U-A — (unassigned)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
19 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,638 ft / 2,328 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-RAR | CRS: 76°
RWY 26 (270°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-RAR | CRS: 256°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
118.10 MHz
RDO RDO
342.50 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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NTTP
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NTTB
Bora Bora Airport
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NTTR
Raiatea Airport
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NTTH
Huahine-Fare Airport
1051 km / 568 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026