Tongareva Airport- PYE
Tongareva Airport is a public-use airport found on the western side of the Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands. The airport’s construction dates back to 1942 when about a thousand US servicemen built an airstrip on the islet of Moananui, which spans to 10,000 feet in length. The airport then served as a strategic point during World War II and served the American military until 1946. It was used to transport materials and men during this era. Tongareva Airport is recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) location identifier of PYE and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location identifier of NCPY.
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The airport resides at an elevation of three meters above the mean sea level. Its only runway now covers a length of 2,295 meters. There have been no scheduled flights to Tongareva Airport since May 2019, although Air Rarotonga, the airline of the Cook Islands, provides occasional flights to the airfield. While in Cook Islands, make sure to visit the Penrhyn Island, a coral atoll found on the northern end of the island country.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Although Penrhyn Island is the perfect island getaway, there are currently no available accommodations on the island itself. However, you can always fly to the nearby Rarotonga Island, which is found to the south of Tongareva. There are plenty of hotel accommodations here, some of which are beachfront accommodations like the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort and Spa, and the 5-star Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, all located in the beautiful Bora Bora.
On this page it is easy to search for Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands (PYE-Tongareva) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the PYE airport.
Most of these PYE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands Hotels
View all Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands (PYE-Tongareva) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands (PYE-Tongareva) location map.
Weather Forecast for Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands (PYE-Tongareva)
If you planning to travel to Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands (PYE-Tongareva), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:03 PM.
The temperature feels like 94.5 with a humidity level of 83 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 32 percent with visibility at 12.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 9 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:49 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/21
Moderate rain
84°F
High: 85°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 75%
Wednesday
5/22
Few clouds
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 35%
Thursday
5/23
Thunderstorm with rain
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 50%
Friday
5/24
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
85°F
High: 85°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 85%
Saturday
5/25
Thunderstorm with rain
85°F
High: 86°F
Low: 83°F
Precipitation: 80%
Sunday
5/26
Thunderstorm with rain
84°F
High: 85°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 55%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Penrhyn Island, Cook Islands PYE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free PYE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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