Kiribati

To acquire overflight and landing permits for Kiribati, specific details are required.

  • Comprehensive Schedule
  • Arrival/Departure & ATC Flight Schedule
  • Lead Passenger Information (Applicable to Passenger Flights Only)
  • Consignor and Consignee Details (Relevant for Cargo Flights Only)

Kiribati Airport List

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Located in South Tarawa, this is the main international gateway for Kiribati.

  • IATA Airport Code : CX
  • ICAO Airport Code : PLCH
  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : M-F 2000-0430Z,
  • Sa 2000-0015, O/T 24 hr PN
  • Control Tower : M-F 2000-0430Z
  • Latitude : N01-59.4
  • Longitude : W157-21.5
  • Elevation : 5ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC+146.00
  • Operating Hours : M-F 2000
  • 0430Z, Sa 2000-0015, O/T 24 hr PN
  • Runway : 08/26 6896 x 98 ft

Airport Communications: (Control Tower: 118.100 Mhz)

Hotel Available In Bonriki

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Tabuki Retreat: (10.8 km from Bonriki International Airport)
  • Utirerei Hotel: (8.6 km from Bonriki International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Management of Airline Diversions
  • Emergency Medical Flights
  • Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Fuel Stop Services
  • Delivery Flights for Aircraft Ferries
  • Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Passenger Flights under Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Located on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), this airport also serves international flights.

  • IATA Airport Code : TRW
  • ICAO Airport Code : NGTA
  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : M-F 2000-0430Z,
  • Sa 2000-0015, O/T 24 hr PN
  • Control Tower : M-F 2000-0430Z
  • Latitude : 19.088N
  • Longitude : -72.867W
  • Elevation : 37ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC+5.30
  • Operating Hours : M-F 2000-0430Z, Sa 2000-0015, O/T 24 hr PN
  • Runway : 27/09 157 × 11312 ft | 32/14 157 × 9419 ft

Airport Communications: (Control Tower: 118.100 Mhz)

Hotel Available In Cassidy

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Tabuki Retreat: (10.8 km from Bonriki International Airport)
  • Utirerei Hotel: (8.6 km from Bonriki International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Management of Airline Diversions
  • Emergency Medical Flights
  • Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Fuel Stop Services
  • Delivery Flights for Aircraft Ferries
  • Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Passenger Flights under Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Airways Flight Support Services

Services

February 12, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Kiribati.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation
  • The Kiribati Civil Aviation Authority oversees aviation matters in Kiribati. 
  • The mailing address for the authority is: Kiribati Civil Aviation Authority, Kiribati.

As per Kiribati Civil Aviation regulations, there is a processing fee of “(590.63 AUD, equivalent to 485 USD)” applicable for the issuance of Kiribati Overflight Permits.

  • Kiribati’s airspace comprises one Flight Information Region (FIR) with the following code: Kiribati FIR (NGFU)
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • The Kiribati Civil Aviation Authority operates from 10:00 AM (2200Z) to 5:00 PM (0500Z) during weekdays. 

  • Weekends in Kiribati are observed on Saturdays & Sundays.

The Overflight Permit remains valid for an extended duration of +72 hours beyond the initially requested schedule.

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