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The Nauru Airport is the sole airport in Nauru, and it takes care of all the air travel needs of Nauru. Since air travel is the only feasible means to get in and out of Nauru, the Nauru airport is of paramount importance. It is the center of service of the national carrier of Nauru, Air Nauru, and functions as the hub of air travel in Nauru.
The Nauru Airport is located in the Yaren district in the island of Nauru. It has been the seat of the national carrier, Air Nauru, since its inception in the 1970's. It has always been used as a base for all flights operating to and from Nauru. The national carrier had both short and long air travel routes, going to locations such as Australia, Hong Kong, Auckland and Solomon Islands.
The Nauru Airport faced problems when the national carrier, Air Nauru, ran into debts, and was declared closed, after the last remaining airplane belonging to Air Nauru was impounded in late 2005. However, Air Nauru once again became functional in late 2006, purchasing a Boeing aircraft with the financial aid of the Taiwan government. The Nauru Airport has been functional since then.
The Boeing 737-300 remains the functional aircraft of Air Nauru, which takes off to destinations like Australia, Hong Kong, Solomon Islands and Marshall Islands. The Nauru Airport remains the hub of all air travel coming to and leaving from the island of Nauru.
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