Aitutaki Airport

NCAI / AIT

Aitutaki, CK

Last Updated
May 15, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
4 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NCAI 151600Z 13004KT 9999 SCT020 27/26 Q1007 RMK AS ABV

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,014 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aitutaki Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (14 ft)
Pressure Alt
202 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,645 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CAI
09
27
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 4,555 ft 180 ft COR 105°
3.6 kt 1.7 kt
25° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,920 ft 100 ft ASP 153°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NCAI

5,432 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.8%
MVFR
5.2%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Aitutaki Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 20°C to 87°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
28%
E
40.7%
SE
3.9%
S
3.2%
SW
2.2%
W
4.4%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 20°C to 87°C
20°C 87°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,432 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aitutaki Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NCAI
IATA Code: AIT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Aitutaki
Country: CK
Latitude: -18.830900°
Longitude: -159.764008°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,555 ft
Width: 180 ft
Surface: COR
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,920 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aitutaki Airport

Aitutaki Airport (NCAI/AIT) is located in Aitutaki, CK at an elevation of 14 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 14/32), with the longest at 5,920 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 5,432 weather observations, NCAI experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.8% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NCAI come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 10.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, March, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 20°C (68°F) to 87°C (189°F), averaging 28.4°C (83°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.02 to 10.18 inHg (339-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,432 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.