Chuuk International Airport — Weno Island, Micronesia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Chuuk International Airport (Weno Island) is TKK — its ICAO code is PTKK.
Distance & flight time from TKK
Chuuk International Airport
Chuuk International Airport, marked by the code TKK, sits on Weno Island within Chuuk Lagoon, part of the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific, and functions as the gateway to one of the world's most renowned wreck-diving destinations. The lagoon surrounding the airport holds the remains of dozens of Japanese naval and merchant vessels sunk during a major American air raid in 1944, an operation that left behind an extraordinary underwater museum now explored by scuba divers from around the globe. TKK connects Weno to Guam and other Micronesian islands through limited but essential air service, since the remote, scattered geography of the Federated States makes sea travel between islands slow and impractical for most visitors and residents alike. Beyond diving tourism, the airport supports the everyday needs of Chuuk State's population, handling government travel, medical evacuations, and cargo shipments to an island community with few other reliable transport links to the outside world.
Runways at Chuuk International Airport (TKK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6006 ft (1831 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Chuuk International Airport (TKK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.6 MHz |
| FSS | FSS | 123.6 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 123.6 MHz |
Airports near Chuuk International Airport (TKK)
- Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) — 704.3 km (437.6 mi)
- Andersen Air Force Base (UAM) — 1016.8 km (631.8 mi)
- Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) — 1020.5 km (634.1 mi)
- Rota International Airport (ROP) — 1037.4 km (644.6 mi)
- Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport (TIQ) — 1078.2 km (670.0 mi)
- Saipan International Airport (SPN) — 1081.1 km (671.8 mi)
- Kavieng Airport (KVG) — 1122.4 km (697.4 mi)
- Momote Airport (MAS) — 1167.0 km (725.1 mi)
TKK features a single runway on Weno Island and sits close to dive sites scattered across Chuuk Lagoon, a shallow reef-enclosed body of water in the central Pacific.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Chuuk International Airport?
The IATA code for Chuuk International Airport is TKK.
What is the ICAO code for Chuuk International Airport?
The ICAO code for Chuuk International Airport is PTKK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.