Kira Airport (KIQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Kira Airport (IATA: KIQ · ICAO: AYRA) is a small airport serving Kira, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 8.0651° S, 147.3320° E, 1700 ft (518 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kira Airport
Kira Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kira in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code KIQ and the ICAO code AYRA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kira Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 550 m (1804 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: grass. The field elevation is 1700 ft (518 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Garasa Airport (GRL) 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 ≈ 550 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Kira Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kira Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kira Airport
Where is Kira Airport located?
Kira Airport is located in Kira, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 8.0651° S, 147.3320° E.
What is the airport code for Kira Airport?
Kira Airport has an IATA code of KIQ and an ICAO code of AYRA.
How long is the runway at Kira Airport?
Kira Airport's longest runway is about 550 m (1804 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kira Airport have?
Kira Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Kira Airport a major airport?
Kira Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kira Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.