Raroia Airport
Encyclopedia
Raroia Airport is an airport
on the atoll
of Raroia
in French Polynesia
. The airport is adjacent to the village of Garumaoa. It is not approved for night operations, and there are no hangars or repair facilities.
, though the service is not scheduled.
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
on the atoll
Atoll
An atoll is a coral island that encircles a lagoon partially or completely.- Usage :The word atoll comes from the Dhivehi word atholhu OED...
of Raroia
Raroia
Raroia, or Raro-nuku, is an atoll of the Tuamotus chain in French Polynesia, located 740 km northeast of Tahiti and 6 km southwest of Takume. Administratively it is a part of the commune of Makemo....
in French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia is an overseas country of the French Republic . It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being Tahiti in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory...
. The airport is adjacent to the village of Garumaoa. It is not approved for night operations, and there are no hangars or repair facilities.
Airlines and destinations
The airport can be accessed by Air TahitiAir Tahiti
Société Air Tahiti Société Anonyme is a regional airline with its head office on the property of Faa'a International Airport, in Faaa, Tahiti, French Polynesia, near Papeete. Air Tahiti's network covers 46 islands within French Polynesia, plus the island of Rarotonga...
, though the service is not scheduled.