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Nauru International Airport

Yaren, Nauru
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Routes out
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Destinations
ANYN
ICAO
22 ft
Elevation
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The sole gateway to the world's smallest island nation.

Opened
1943
Location
Yaren, Nauru
Nauru International Airport (INU/ANYN) is the only airport serving the Republic of Nauru, a tiny island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. It is one of the few airports in the world serving an entire sovereign country with a single facility, handling all international and domestic aviation needs for the island. The airport features a single runway and modest terminal facilities suited to Nauru's small population of roughly 10,000 people. Air connectivity is limited but essential, as Nauru has no seaport capable of handling regular passenger vessels, making the airport the primary link to the outside world. Nauru International Airport has historically served as a critical hub for regional connectivity, particularly for Nauru Airlines, the national carrier. The airport also plays an important logistical role in supplying the island and supporting the Australian-run offshore immigration processing center that has operated on Nauru.
Terminals
The airport has a single, small passenger terminal with basic facilities reflecting the island's limited air traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport consists primarily of taxis and private vehicles, as the airport is located close to Yaren and other districts given Nauru's small size.
Airlines here
Nauru Airlines, the national carrier, is the primary airline operating at the airport, with services connecting Nauru to Brisbane, Fiji, Kiribati, and other Pacific destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's single runway (07/25) is approximately 2,199 meters long.
  • ›The airfield was originally constructed by Japanese forces during World War II and later used by Allied forces.
  • ›Nauru Airlines operates Boeing 737 aircraft on routes from this airport.
  • ›Due to Nauru's small size, virtually any point on the island is within a short drive of the airport.
  • ›The airport is critical for humanitarian and medical evacuations given Nauru's remote location in the Pacific.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Nauru Air Corporation
ON
Our Airline
ON

Routes

INU → BNEON · 733
INU → MAJON · 733
INU → TRWON · 733

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-3003 routes
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City & Place Guide

Nauru's tiny capital at the edge of the Pacific

Yaren is the de facto capital of Nauru, the world's smallest island nation, located on the southwestern coast of this remote Pacific atoll. Though not officially designated a capital, it hosts the country's parliament, government offices, and international airport, making it the functional center of Nauruan life.

Visitors find a quiet, unhurried destination far off the tourist trail, offering a rare glimpse into a micro-nation shaped by phosphate wealth, colonial history, and Micronesian culture. Infrastructure is basic but sufficient, and the warmth of the small local community is a highlight for the few travelers who make it here.

  • •Parliament of Nauru — modest but historically significant seat of government
  • •Nauru International Airport — one of the world's smallest international airports, a curiosity in itself
  • •Buada Lagoon — serene inland freshwater lagoon surrounded by lush tropical vegetation
  • •Command Ridge — WWII Japanese gun emplacements with panoramic island views
  • •Anibare Bay — beautiful curved beach on the eastern coast ideal for swimming
  • •Phosphate Cantilever ruins — haunting industrial relics of Nauru's boom-era mining past

Getting around: There is no public bus system, railway, or rideshare service in Yaren or anywhere on Nauru. The most practical options are renting a car or scooter from local operators, as the single road encircling the island spans only about 19 kilometers and can be driven in under an hour.

Best time: The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to February, when humidity and rainfall are lower.

Local food: Try fresh reef fish, coconut crab, and local staples like pork with taro, often enjoyed at family gatherings or the few small local eateries and hotels on the island.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Nauru International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Nauru International Airport is the sole airport in the island nation of Nauru, officially the Republic of Naoero, in the Central Pacific. The airport provides service to regional destinations via the national airline, Nauru Airlines.

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