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Bonriki International Airport (TRW)
Bonriki International Airport is an international airport serving South Tarawa (Gilbert Islands), Kiribati. Its IATA code is TRW and its ICAO code is NGTA. It has one runway, 2,011 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- TRW
- ICAO code
- NGTA
- City
- South Tarawa
- Region / province
- Gilbert Islands
- Country / territory
- Kiribati
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 1.3816° N, 173.1470° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (9 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tarawa (UTC+12:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,011 m (6,598 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,011 m6,598 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,292 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,608 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,413 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 118.100 MHz |
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 118.100 MHz |
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 1,133.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bonriki International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and South Tarawa through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kiribati
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cassidy International Airport | CXI | 3,280 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bonriki International Airport?
The IATA code of Bonriki International Airport is TRW and its ICAO code is NGTA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bonriki International Airport located?
Bonriki International Airport is in South Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, at coordinates 1.3816° N, 173.1470° E and an elevation of 3 m (9 ft).
How far is Bonriki International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bonriki International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,413 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,608 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,292 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Bonriki International Airport?
The longest runway at Bonriki International Airport is 2,011 m (6,598 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bonriki International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bonriki International Airport (TRW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.