Airport
Kuria Airport (KUC)
Kuria Airport (KUC) serves Kuria Atoll in the Gilbert Islands and connects the island to Tarawa. From the airport, travelers can reach Buariki village and nearby settlements on Kuria, then continue by air to other parts of Kiribati.
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About Kuria Airport
Kuria Airport is a small regional airfield serving Kuria Atoll in the Gilbert Islands of Kiribati. Located on the island of Buariki, it provides a domestic air link between Kuria and the capital island of Tarawa.
The airport has a single runway, designated 10/28, approximately 869 m long and surfaced with coral gravel. It lies about 3 km east of Buariki village, the main settlement on Kuria Atoll.
Air Kiribati operates scheduled flights to Bonriki International Airport near Tarawa, about 130 km away, with typical flight times of around 30 minutes. This connection is important for residents and visitors travelling between the outer islands and South Tarawa.
Travelers arrive at a compact terminal with basic facilities. Ground transport to Buariki village and other settlements is usually arranged locally, and onward travel within Kiribati continues from Tarawa.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kuria Airport operates as a small single-terminal regional airfield serving domestic flights within Kiribati. Passenger services are concentrated in one compact terminal building, with no separate domestic and international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kuria Airport
Transfers
Book transfers from Kuria Airport to Buariki village, local guesthouses and other points across Kuria Atoll.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a driver by the hour for flexible trips between the airport, village areas and local sites around Kuria.
Car Rental
Use a rented vehicle from Kuria Airport for independent travel between villages and local locations on the atoll.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize group transfers for families or teams travelling between Kuria Airport, accommodation and event venues on Kuria.
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