Kwailabesi Airport (KWS): Codes, Runways & Location
Kwailabesi Airport (IATA: KWS · ICAO: AGKW) is a small airport serving Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands. It lies at 8.3605° S, 160.7751° E, 52 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kwailabesi Airport
Kwailabesi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kwailabesi in Solomon Islands. It is identified by the IATA code KWS and the ICAO code AGKW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kwailabesi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 578 m (1896 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 52 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Manaoba Airport (MHM) about 5 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 ≈ 578 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Kwailabesi Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kwailabesi Airport
Where is Kwailabesi Airport located?
Kwailabesi Airport is located in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands. Its coordinates are 8.3605° S, 160.7751° E.
What is the airport code for Kwailabesi Airport?
Kwailabesi Airport has an IATA code of KWS and an ICAO code of AGKW.
How long is the runway at Kwailabesi Airport?
Kwailabesi Airport's longest runway is about 578 m (1896 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Kwailabesi Airport have?
Kwailabesi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Kwailabesi Airport a major airport?
Kwailabesi Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kwailabesi Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.