Kaieteur Airport (KAI): Codes, Runways & Location
Kaieteur Airport (IATA: KAI · ICAO: SYKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Kaieteur Falls, Guyana. It lies at 5.1773° N, 59.4890° W, 1520 ft (463 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kaieteur Airport
Kaieteur Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kaieteur Falls in Guyana. It is identified by the IATA code KAI and the ICAO code SYKA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kaieteur Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 615 m (2018 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, 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 1520 ft (463 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mahdia Airport (MHA) about 39 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 ≈ 615 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaieteur Airport
Where is Kaieteur Airport located?
Kaieteur Airport is located in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana. Its coordinates are 5.1773° N, 59.4890° W.
What is the airport code for Kaieteur Airport?
Kaieteur Airport has an IATA code of KAI and an ICAO code of SYKA.
How long is the runway at Kaieteur Airport?
Kaieteur Airport's longest runway is about 615 m (2018 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kaieteur Airport have?
Kaieteur Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kaieteur Airport a major airport?
Kaieteur Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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