Cook Islands Self-Governance 60th Anniversary
Airport Authority Cook Islands celebrates 60 years of The Cook Islands Self-Governance
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Rarotonga International Airport. As the main gateway to the world, this vibrant hub is owned and operated by the Airport Authority Cook Islands, a fully state-owned company. Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1974, the airport is continually evolving to offer a world-class experience for both travelers and business partners. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and international compliance, Rarotonga International is shaping the future of the Cook Islands’ growth. Ready to learn more about how we’re transforming air travel in the Pacific? Dive deeper into our mission and vision!
NEWS
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Installation of brand new pedestrian lights
We’re thrilled to announce a significant upgrade in our commitment to your safety and convenience at Rarotonga International Airport. The Electrical team has just completed the installation of brand new pedestrian lights around the terminal area. These lights are designed not only to enhance safety but also to improve wayfinding for all our travellers. Whether…
Method of Works Plan- Runway Slab Replacement Project
Please find attached information regarding Method of Works Plan for the Airport Authority Cook Islands Runway Slab Replacement Project MOWP-RAR-20-01-RUNWAY SLAB REPLACEMENT-REV-00, 26.11.20 Drawings RWY Slab Replacement compressed
St Joseph students delighted with fire station visit
Thursday October 04, 2018 Written by Rashneel Kumar Published in Education It was an exciting moment for more than 50 Early Childhood Education and Grade 1 students from St Joseph School when they visited the Cook Islands Fire Station at the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday. The children were accompanied by their teachers and parents on this tour.…
Crew returns to complete test of landing system
Thursday August 09, 2018 Written by Cameron Scott Published in Local A specialised calibration aircraft was expected to be back on the job testing Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2 million instrument landing system this week. Completion of the exercise, which began in late June, was hampered by bad weather and a lack of accommodation on Rarotonga for…
All go on airport runway
Monday May 28, 2018 Written by Shaun Bamber Published in Local There are “a whole lot of things” going on out on the Rarotonga International Airport runway right now says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata – and he’s not half wrong. As well as the $2 million new instrument landing system project that has been in…
Gang member refused entry
Friday June 08, 2018 Written by Published in Crime A patched member of the New Zealand-based Outlaw motorcycle gang with a list of serious convictions was refused entry into the Cook Islands at Rarotonga Airport last week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) has revealed. The individual was denied entry by Immigration Officers and returned…
New landing system project on schedule
Tuesday May 15, 2018 Written by Published in Local A $2 million project to install a new instrument landing system (ILS) project for both runways (east and west) at Rarotonga International Airport is running “pretty much” to schedule, despite the bad weather. An Airport Authority spokesman said yesterday that the new equipment was scheduled to be commissioned…
Senior airport staff attend aviation meeting
Monday January 29, 2018 Written by Rashneel Kumar Published in Local Two staff from the Airport Authority attended the Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) seminar in Fiji last week. Representing the Cook Islands at the seminar were Tony Wearing, director of operations, and Aitutaki Airport manager Mii Blenkarn Solomona. The inaugural…
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