Nauru International Airport (INU)
Nauru International Airport (IATA: INU, ICAO: ANYN) is the sole international airport serving the Republic of Nauru, a small island country in the Central Pacific. It is located in Yaren District, close to Nauru’s government offices, and serves as the principal hub for Nauru Airlines.
Nauru International Airport at a glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Nauru International Airport |
| IATA code | INU |
| ICAO code | ANYN |
| Airport type | Public / international |
| Country | Republic of Nauru |
| Location | Yaren District, Nauru |
| Serves | Nauru |
| Elevation | Approximately 7 m / 22 ft |
| Runway | 12/30 |
| Runway length | 2,150 m / 7,054 ft |
| Runway surface | Asphalt |
| Main airline / hub | Nauru Airlines |
| Airport opened | 1943 |
| Official airline website | Nauru Airlines |
| Wikipedia | Nauru International Airport – Wikipedia |
Airport contact numbers
There does not appear to be a separately published, dedicated airport switchboard number on the currently available official sources. For passenger enquiries, Nauru Airlines, whose head office is located at Nauru International Airport, is the most useful published contact.
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| Nauru Airlines – within Nauru | 5577000 |
| Nauru Airlines – within Australia | 1300 369 044 |
| Nauru Airlines – international callers | +61 7 3229 6455 |
| Nauru Airlines reservations email | [email protected] |
| Nauru Airlines head office | Nauru International Airport, PO Box 40, Republic of Nauru |
| Nauru country calling code | +674 |
Emergency numbers at Nauru International Airport / Nauru
For an immediate emergency anywhere in Nauru, including the airport area, use the national emergency numbers:
| Emergency service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 110 |
| Ambulance | 111 |
| Fire & Rescue | 112 |
Terminals and passenger facilities
Nauru International Airport is a small island airport rather than a large multi-terminal hub. Available airport information identifies the airport as having a compact passenger operation, with immigration, customs and aviation-security functions associated with the airport complex. The airport also houses the headquarters of Nauru Airlines.
Terminal information
| Facility | Information |
|---|---|
| Passenger terminal | Compact single-airport passenger operation |
| Terminal numbering | No separate Terminal 1/Terminal 2 system is prominently published |
| International arrivals | Immigration and customs processing |
| Departures | Airline check-in, security and boarding |
| Airline | Nauru Airlines is the principal scheduled passenger carrier |
| Airport administration | Republic of Nauru Civil Aviation Authority functions are associated with the airport |
| Immigration | Nauru Directorate of Immigration |
| Customs | Nauru Customs Service |
| Security | Airport/civil-aviation security arrangements |
| Cargo | Cargo and freight operations are also supported |
Frequently Asked Questions — Nauru International Airport
1. What is the IATA code for Nauru International Airport?
The IATA airport code is INU. Its ICAO code is ANYN.
2. Where is Nauru International Airport located?
INU is located in Yaren District, Republic of Nauru, in the Central Pacific.
3. Is INU the only airport in Nauru?
Yes. Nauru International Airport is the country’s sole airport.
4. Which airline operates at Nauru International Airport?
Nauru Airlines is the country’s national airline and the principal scheduled passenger carrier at INU.
5. What is the emergency number at Nauru Airport?
Use 110 for Police, 111 for Ambulance and 112 for Fire.
6. How early should I arrive at INU?
For Nauru Airlines flights departing Nauru, the airline currently says check-in opens 3 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.
7. Does Nauru International Airport have multiple terminals?
It is a compact airport and does not operate the kind of multi-terminal configuration found at major international hubs. Travellers should follow the airport/Nauru Airlines signage and instructions for their particular flight.
8. Is there a Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at INU?
There is no prominent official passenger-terminal numbering system comparable with airports that operate separate Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 buildings.
9. What is the runway length at INU?
Runway 12/30 is approximately 2,150 metres (7,054 feet) long and has an asphalt surface.
10. What is the official website of Nauru International Airport?
There is not a clearly maintained standalone airport website identified in the current official sources. The most relevant official passenger resource is Nauru Airlines, whose head office is at Nauru International Airport.
Nauru Airlines — Official Website
11. How can I contact Nauru Airlines from Nauru?
The airline publishes 5577000 as its contact number within Nauru.
12. What is Nauru’s international telephone code?
Nauru’s international calling code is +674.
13. Does INU Airport handle international flights?
Yes. INU provides Nauru’s international air connections, including scheduled regional services operated by Nauru Airlines.
14. Can I check flight schedules online?
Yes. Nauru Airlines publishes its current schedules online, but notes that schedules are subject to change.
15. Does Nauru International Airport have customs and immigration?
Yes. Immigration and customs functions are provided at the airport for international passengers.