Kanainj Airport (KNE): Codes, Runways & Location
Kanainj Airport (IATA: KNE · ICAO: AYKJ) is a small airport serving Kanainj, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.2903° S, 144.7072° E, 4064 ft (1239 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kanainj Airport
Kanainj Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kanainj in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code KNE and the ICAO code AYKJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kanainj Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 388 m (1273 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. The field elevation is 4064 ft (1239 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aiome Airport (AIE) about 16 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 ≈ 388 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Kanainj Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kanainj Airport
Where is Kanainj Airport located?
Kanainj Airport is located in Kanainj, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.2903° S, 144.7072° E.
What is the airport code for Kanainj Airport?
Kanainj Airport has an IATA code of KNE and an ICAO code of AYKJ.
How long is the runway at Kanainj Airport?
Kanainj Airport's longest runway is about 388 m (1273 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kanainj Airport have?
Kanainj Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Kanainj Airport a major airport?
Kanainj Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kanainj Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.