Port of Aitutaki

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About Port of Aitutaki

Also known as: Arutanga Anchorage, Arutunga, Arutunga Anchorage

Aitutaki is an anchorage located in the Cook Islands. It serves as a key point for vessels visiting this island destination. The anchorage is situated within a large lagoon.

Background
Aitutaki, also traditionally known as Araʻura and Utataki, is the second most-populated island in the Cook Islands, after Rarotonga. It is an "almost atoll", with fifteen islets in a lagoon adjacent to the main island. Total land area is 18.05 km2 (6.97 sq mi), and the lagoon has an area of between 50 and 74 km2. A major tourist destination, Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands archipelago.

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4035724 →
Wikidata
Q223379 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CKAIT
Country
🇨🇰Cook Islands
Time Zone
UTC-10
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
South Pacific
Latitude
-18.8695°
Longitude
-159.7882°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Aitutaki on?

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The Port of Aitutaki is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in CK. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Aitutaki?

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You can track vessels near Aitutaki (CKAIT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Aitutaki?

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The Port of Aitutaki is a port in CK. Its UN/LOCODE is CKAIT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CKAIT mean?

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The first two characters, CK, are the ISO country code for CK. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aitutaki?

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The Port of Aitutaki operates in the UTC-10 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.