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Tongareva Airport (IATA: PYE, ICAO: NCPY) serves Penrhyn Island, CK.
Tongareva Airport (NCPY/PYE) is located on Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands. It is not a private airport, but rather a small airport with no scheduled commercial flights.
- Location: Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands, at an elevation of 8 to 11 feet above mean sea level.
- Runway: It has one runway, 14/32, which is approximately 7,077 to 7,530 feet (2,157 to 2,295 meters) long and 98 feet (30 meters) wide. The surface is described as coral or old concrete, and also as "soft" or "compacted coral".
- Current Use: While there are no scheduled flights, Air Rarotonga operates regular charter flights to the island from Rarotonga and occasional charters to Kiritimati in Kiribati. Ground handling services are available through Air Rarotonga.
- Historical Significance: The runway was constructed during World War II by 1,000 U.S. servicemen between 1942 and 1946. It was strategically important for the transport of men and materials as part of an allied military initiative.
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, metar-taf.com, lca.logcluster.org, skyvector.com, acukwik.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jun 12, 2026
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Where is Tongareva Airport located?
Tongareva Airport is located in Penrhyn Island, CK, at an elevation of 8 ft. Its IATA code is PYE and ICAO code is NCPY.