Is NCAI VFR or IFR right now?

NCAI is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at NCAI has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 120° at 8 kt, runway 14 gives a 7 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Aitutaki Airport have?

Aitutaki Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,920 ft (1,804 m). Field elevation is 14 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at NCAI?

CTAF 118.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at NCAI?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:17 UTC and sunset at 04:37 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:59 UTC.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Aitutaki Airport

General Aviation Airport · Aitutaki, U-A, Cook Islands

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Aitutaki Airport. It's 77°F with 78% humidity. Winds from 120° at 8 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,200 ft.

ICAONCAIIATAAIT

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-11--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation14ft4 m

Longest runway5,920ft1,804 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates-18.83, -159.7618°49'51.2"S 159°45'50.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 11 d ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

77°F25°C · Dew 70°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

120° @ 8 kt

Visibility12.4 sm
Ceiling2,200 ft AGL
Humidity78%
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Pressure1016 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 2,200′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR NCAI 231430Z AUTO 12008KT 20KM BKN022/// 25/21 Q1016

Decoded — plain language

Wind120° @ 8 kt

Visibility12.4 sm

Temperature77°F / 25°C

Dew point70°F · 78% RH

Altimeter30.00 inHg

Ceiling2,200 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyBroken 2,200′

Observed 23 Sep 2026 14:30Z·Cook Isl/Aitutaki Arpt, , CK·11 d ago

Runway winds

14/32

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind4 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:21 UTC

What is the weather at Aitutaki Airport (NCAI) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Aitutaki Airport. It's 77°F with 78% humidity. Winds from 120° at 8 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,200 ft. (observed 14:30 UTC)
Is NCAI VFR or IFR right now?: NCAI is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at NCAI has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 120° at 8 kt, runway 14 gives a 7 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Aitutaki Airport have?: Aitutaki Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,920 ft (1,804 m). Field elevation is 14 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at NCAI?: CTAF 118.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at NCAI?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:17 UTC and sunset at 04:37 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:59 UTC.

Runways

1 total

14/32◐ lit

5,920 ft1,804 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

1 listed

CTAF118.10

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.