Tabiteuea North Airport — , Kiribati

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Looking for the airport code? Tabiteuea North Airport's IATA code is TBF (ICAO: NGTE).

Distance & flight time from TBF

Tabiteuea North Airport

Tabiteuea North Airport, coded TBF, provides air access to the northern part of Tabiteuea, one of the Gilbert Islands within the Pacific nation of Kiribati. This remote atoll airstrip connects residents to Tarawa, the country's capital, via small regional aircraft operated by domestic carriers. Tabiteuea is one of the larger atolls in Kiribati, historically significant and home to traditional Gilbertese communities relying on fishing and subsistence agriculture. The airport itself is a simple coral-surfaced or paved strip without extensive terminal infrastructure, reflecting the minimal aviation demands of the sparsely populated outer islands. TBF remains a vital, if infrequent, lifeline for transportation, medical evacuation, and supply delivery across this isolated stretch of the central Pacific.

Runways at Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
14/323365 ft (1026 m)103 ft (31 m)COR

Radio frequencies for Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISFLT SVC655.3 MHz

Airports near Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF)

Learn about TBF, Tabiteuea North Airport in Kiribati's Gilbert Islands, a remote atoll airstrip connecting island communities to Tarawa via essential regional Pacific flight services.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Tabiteuea North Airport?

The IATA code for Tabiteuea North Airport is TBF.

What is the ICAO code for Tabiteuea North Airport?

The ICAO code for Tabiteuea North Airport is NGTE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.