Kar Airport (KAK): Codes, Runways & Location
Kar Airport (IATA: KAK) is a small airport serving Kar, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.2452° S, 143.5516° E, 4965 ft (1513 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kar Airport
Kar Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kar in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code KAK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kar Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 594 m (1949 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 4965 ft (1513 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mendi Airport (MDU) 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 ≈ 594 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Kar Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kar Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kar Airport
Where is Kar Airport located?
Kar Airport is located in Kar, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.2452° S, 143.5516° E.
What is the airport code for Kar Airport?
Kar Airport has an IATA code of KAK.
How long is the runway at Kar Airport?
Kar Airport's longest runway is about 594 m (1949 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kar Airport have?
Kar Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Kar Airport a major airport?
Kar Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kar Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.