Arutua Airport (IATA: AXR, ICAO: NTGU) is a small domestic airport serving the atoll of Arutua in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It provides the primary air link for this remote coral atoll community to the rest of French Polynesia, most notably to Papeete on the island of Tahiti. The airport features a single unpaved or lightly surfaced airstrip typical of remote Tuamotu atoll airports, handling light turboprop aircraft operated by regional carriers. Air service is essential for the local population, as inter-atoll distances make air travel far more practical than sea transport for time-sensitive needs. Passenger volumes are very low, reflecting the small permanent population of the atoll. The airport lacks significant infrastructure, with minimal terminal facilities serving the community's basic aviation needs.