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APK Apataki Airport
Apataki Airport (IATA: APK, ICAO:NTGD) is located in the city of Apataki, French polynesia.

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IATA Code

APK

ICAO Code

NTGD

Name

Apataki Airport

Type

Country / Region

French polynesia (PF)

City

Apataki

Latitude

-15.5735998

Longitude

-146.4149933

Time Zone

UTC−10:00

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Airport Overview

Apataki Airport (APK), identified by ICAO code NTGD, serves Apataki Atoll in the Tuamotus of French Polynesia. Located at approximately 15.5736° S, 146.4150° W and operating on UTC−10:00, it is a remote local-access airport rather than an international cargo gateway. Its logistics role is primarily the movement of time-sensitive supplies, personal effects, local commercial goods and small consignments connected with the atoll. International freight normally requires an onward connection through a larger French Polynesian gateway, with the final domestic sector subject to aircraft availability, operating schedules, weather and local handling arrangements. Our service team treats Apataki Airport as a controlled, pre-arranged destination: shipment acceptance, aircraft loading and consignee collection must be confirmed before cargo is tendered.

Airport name	Apataki Airport
IATA / ICAO	APK / NTGD
Location	Apataki, Tuamotus, French Polynesia
Coordinates	15.5735998° S, 146.4149933° W
Time zone	UTC−10:00
Operational profile	Remote regional airport; cargo acceptance and handling require advance confirmation

Key Highlights

Remote-atoll destination: Apataki Airport is best assessed as a final-mile regional point, not as a conventional international cargo station.
Gateway dependence: International shipments generally need consolidation, customs processing and onward transfer through a larger French Polynesian airport.
Limited cargo predictability: Available uplift, payload, loading windows and acceptance of outsized or special cargo can vary with aircraft and operational conditions.
Consignee coordination is critical: Local collection, storage and delivery arrangements should be confirmed before booking because last-mile infrastructure is limited on remote atolls.
Weather sensitivity: Wind, rain, sea conditions and operational restrictions may affect the final sector and should be reflected in routing plans.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly confirmed information does not establish a dedicated freight terminal, bonded warehouse, refrigerated warehouse, dangerous-goods store or automated cargo-sorting facility at Apataki Airport. Our team therefore plans the shipment around confirmed local capability rather than assuming hub-level infrastructure.

Basic local handlingSmall consignments may be subject to manual or carrier-controlled handling, with acceptance dependent on aircraft capacity and local arrangements.

Gateway consolidationCommercial cargo should normally be consolidated and documented at the nominated French Polynesian gateway before the final domestic transfer.

Temperature-sensitive goodsContinuous cold-chain storage at the destination should not be assumed; use validated packaging and obtain a written handling confirmation.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols and other regulated articles must be checked with the actual carrier and handling agent before booking.

Customs and inspectionCustoms formalities may be completed at the applicable entry point rather than at the remote destination; routing and clearance responsibility must be defined in advance.

Delivery and collectionFinal delivery may require a local consignee, vehicle or boat coordination. Our service team confirms contact details, collection hours and storage limits before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: Cargo is typically planned from the origin to a French Polynesian gateway, then transferred on the available domestic connection to Apataki Airport. The exact gateway, carrier and transfer sequence must be confirmed case by case.
Domestic uplift: Final-sector capacity may be constrained by passenger demand, payload, aircraft type, weather and the availability of local handling support.
Transit planning: We quote routing on a subject-to-confirmation basis and allow buffer time for transshipment, customs release, missed connections and weather-related disruption.
No fixed promise: Published schedules, cut-off times, connection availability and actual transit time can change; the operating carrier’s confirmation governs the shipment plan.

For urgent or high-value shipments, our service team checks the complete airport-to-consignee chain rather than relying only on the international arrival estimate.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: The primary catchment is Apataki Atoll and its local communities, with limited practical extension to other atolls unless a separate inter-island arrangement is secured.
Typical inbound cargo: General provisions, packaged food, household goods, maintenance materials, building supplies, small machinery parts, communications equipment and personal effects.
Potential outbound cargo: Small-volume local products and personal consignments may move by air when packaging, documentation, capacity and commercial acceptance requirements are met.
Special cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and temperature-sensitive goods require prior confirmation of packaging, handling, uplift and delivery conditions.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Do not rely on a standard international cargo cut-off. Our service team obtains the actual tender deadline, documentation deadline and acceptance location from the operating carrier or local agent.
Documents: Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, consignee contact details and any import or product permits required for French Polynesia. Commodity descriptions must be specific and consistent across documents.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, human remains, medicines and perishables require advance screening and may be refused if the final-sector carrier lacks the appropriate capability.
Customs and delivery: Confirm the customs-entry point, importer of record, inspection responsibility, storage arrangements and local collection method before cargo departure. Clearance release does not by itself guarantee immediate delivery to the atoll.

Shipping Tips

Send the full shipment profile first: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, battery status, temperature requirement and consignee contact details.
Request a through-routing confirmation covering the international gateway, domestic connection, cargo acceptance point, customs responsibility and final collection arrangement.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for multiple handling stages. Secure labels and documents externally and place a duplicate document pouch inside the shipment.
For urgent, oversized, fragile or temperature-sensitive cargo, ask our service team to compare air-to-gateway plus domestic transfer with an alternative sea-and-local-delivery plan where commercially practical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Apataki Airport receive ordinary international air cargo directly?: International cargo should not be assumed to move directly to the destination. Our team normally plans an international gateway transfer followed by the available domestic connection, subject to carrier acceptance and customs arrangements.
Can we book a guaranteed daily connection to Apataki Airport?: No fixed frequency or connection should be promised without current carrier confirmation. Payload, weather, aircraft availability and local operating conditions can affect the final sector.
Is refrigerated storage available at the destination?: Continuous destination cold storage should not be assumed. For pharmaceuticals, seafood, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo, we require packaging validation and written confirmation of the complete handling chain.
Are dangerous goods accepted?: Acceptance depends on the actual operating carrier, routing and final-sector capability. A complete dangerous-goods declaration and advance approval may be required; lithium batteries and aerosols need particular screening.
Who handles final delivery after customs release?: The responsible party depends on the agreed service scope and local availability. Before dispatch, our service team confirms the importer, consignee, collection contact, storage point and any onward local transport requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone data in this module are based on the supplied airport master record for Apataki Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to logistics planning guidance and do not represent a guarantee of facilities, schedules, cargo acceptance, customs processing or transit time.

For current regulatory, airport and carrier verification, our service team refers to applicable official French Polynesian and French aviation authorities, customs information and internationally recognized aviation references, including:

tahiti-aeroports.com — airport operator information, where applicable.
aviation-civile.gouv.fr — French civil aviation regulatory information.
douane.gov.pf — French Polynesia customs information.
icao.int — international aviation reference material.

Schedules, operating hours, handling capability, customs procedures and acceptance rules are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items with the responsible carrier, agent or authority before issuing a firm quotation or dispatch instruction.