Aropa Airport (KIE): Codes, Runways & Location
Aropa Airport (IATA: KIE · ICAO: AYIQ) is a small airport serving Kieta, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.3057° S, 155.7282° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Aropa Airport
Aropa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kieta in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code KIE and the ICAO code AYIQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Aropa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1645 m (5397 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Arawa Airport (RAW) about 20 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,645 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Aropa Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aropa Airport
Where is Aropa Airport located?
Aropa Airport is located in Kieta, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.3057° S, 155.7282° E.
What is the airport code for Aropa Airport?
Aropa Airport has an IATA code of KIE and an ICAO code of AYIQ.
How long is the runway at Aropa Airport?
Aropa Airport's longest runway is about 1645 m (5397 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Aropa Airport have?
Aropa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Aropa Airport a major airport?
Aropa Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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