Wilkes County Airport (IKB): Codes, Runways & Location
Wilkes County Airport (IATA: IKB · ICAO: KUKF) is a small airport serving North Wilkesboro, United States. It lies at 36.2228° N, 81.0983° W, 1301 ft (397 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wilkes County Airport
Wilkes County Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of North Wilkesboro in United States. It is identified by the IATA code IKB and the ICAO code KUKF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wilkes County Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1890 m (6201 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1301 ft (397 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Statesville Regional Airport (SVH) about 53 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 ≈ 1,890 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes County Airport
Where is Wilkes County Airport located?
Wilkes County Airport is located in North Wilkesboro, United States. Its coordinates are 36.2228° N, 81.0983° W.
What is the airport code for Wilkes County Airport?
Wilkes County Airport has an IATA code of IKB and an ICAO code of KUKF.
How long is the runway at Wilkes County Airport?
Wilkes County Airport's longest runway is about 1890 m (6201 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Wilkes County Airport have?
Wilkes County Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wilkes County Airport a major airport?
Wilkes County Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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