Kol Airport (KQL): Codes, Runways & Location
Kol Airport (IATA: KQL · ICAO: AYOL) is a small airport serving Kol, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.7312° S, 144.8460° E, 5350 ft (1631 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kol Airport
Kol Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kol in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code KQL and the ICAO code AYOL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kol Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 502 m (1647 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 5350 ft (1631 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Minj Airport (MZN) about 26 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 ≈ 502 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Kol Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kol Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kol Airport
Where is Kol Airport located?
Kol Airport is located in Kol, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.7312° S, 144.8460° E.
What is the airport code for Kol Airport?
Kol Airport has an IATA code of KQL and an ICAO code of AYOL.
How long is the runway at Kol Airport?
Kol Airport's longest runway is about 502 m (1647 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kol Airport have?
Kol Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Kol Airport a major airport?
Kol Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kol Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.