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Makemo Airport (MKP)
16° 35.3′ S · 143° 39.3′ W
Makemo's airfield on the north rim, about 10 km WNW of Pouheva, with ATR flights from Papeete, used for crew changes and air freight.
Practical
Coordinates from French Wikipedia. 1500 m runway, built 1976. The commune sheet (July 2024) lists 2 flights a week, on Wednesday and Sunday (except some periods), about 1.5 hours direct from Tahiti by ATR 72, 9.7 km from the village. Anchor at the Halfway Anchorage (16°36.24S / 143°38.54W) to be close by dinghy, or arrange a lift from the village. Air Tahiti freight can bring parts and groceries from Papeete.
Best for
Crew changes and air-freighted parts
Nearby
- Halfway Anchorage (Makemo, near airport)1.2 NM away
- Makemo Lagoon Bommie Field3.1 NM away
- Magasin Chez Tupana (Makemo)4.8 NM away
- Walk to the Wind Farm and Moturama (Makemo)4.9 NM away
- Barraque Vaima BBQ Snack (Makemo)5.1 NM away
- Makemo Egg Farm (Oeufs Frais de Makemo)5.2 NM away
- Reinforced Trades (Maramu) Season, Central Tuamotus5.2 NM away
- Arikinui Beach (Makemo North Rim)5.3 NM away