Kankan Airport (KNN): Codes, Runways & Location
Kankan Airport (IATA: KNN · ICAO: GXUD) is a small airport serving Kankan, Guinea. It lies at 10.4484° N, 9.2288° W, 1234 ft (376 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kankan Airport
Kankan Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kankan in Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code KNN and the ICAO code GXUD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kankan Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1234 ft (376 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Siguiri Airport (GII) about 106 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kankan Airport
Where is Kankan Airport located?
Kankan Airport is located in Kankan, Guinea. Its coordinates are 10.4484° N, 9.2288° W.
What is the airport code for Kankan Airport?
Kankan Airport has an IATA code of KNN and an ICAO code of GXUD.
How long is the runway at Kankan Airport?
Kankan Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kankan Airport have?
Kankan Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kankan Airport a major airport?
Kankan Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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