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Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ)
Washington Island Airstrip is the small domestic airfield serving Teraina, also known as Washington Island, in Kiribati's remote Line Islands. Arriving on Air Kiribati flights via Tabuaeran and Kiritimati, travellers continue by local vehicle or guesthouse pickup to villages and accommodation across the atoll.
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About Washington Island Airstrip
Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ) is the small domestic airfield serving Teraina, also known as Washington Island, in Kiribati's Line Islands. It is one of only a few landing points connecting this remote coral atoll with the rest of the country and is the island's primary link for scheduled passenger travel.
The airfield has a single unpaved runway and a modest apron with basic passenger facilities. Air Kiribati provides scheduled services linking Teraina with Tabuaeran (Fanning Island) and Cassidy International Airport on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), which in turn connects to the wider national and international network.
Teraina has no city centre; the airstrip sits within the atoll and serves a scattered population of small villages and guesthouses. From the airfield, travellers continue by local vehicle or pre-arranged pickup across the island's rough roads.
Because facilities are limited and there is no refuelling at the airfield, passengers are advised to confirm flight schedules and local arrangements before travelling. The island follows Line Islands Time (UTC+14).
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Washington Island Airstrip is a small single-runway domestic airfield serving Teraina atoll. It has one basic passenger handling area near the apron rather than separate terminal buildings, and all Air Kiribati services use the same small arrival and departure space.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Washington Island Airstrip
Transfers
Arrange a local vehicle or guesthouse pickup to meet your Air Kiribati flight and take you from Washington Island Airstrip to villages and accommodation around Teraina.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a local driver by the hour for flexible travel from the airstrip to island communities, community events and points around the atoll.
Car Rental
Rental vehicles on Teraina are limited, so arrange well in advance if you need a car or truck for independent travel from the airstrip around the island.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise a minibus or truck for visiting groups travelling between Washington Island Airstrip, guesthouses and community venues across the atoll.
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