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Small airport

Kafle Airstrip

ICAO AYKLLocal KFL🇵🇬 Kafle
Coordinates
3.7500°S, 142.5900°E
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:43

About 12h 11m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kafle Airstrip

Kafle Airstrip is a small airport in Kafle, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYKL). It sits at an elevation of 850 ft (259 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Arkosame Airstrip (PG-0047), about 2.5 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYKL

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kafle Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kafle Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Kafle Airstrip is AYKL.

Where is Kafle Airstrip located?

Kafle Airstrip is small airport located in Kafle, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 850 ft (259 m).

What time zone is Kafle Airstrip in?

Kafle Airstrip is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kafle Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kafle Airstrip is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kafle Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kafle Airstrip is Arkosame Airstrip (PG-0047), about 2.5 nm to the se, followed by Nuku Airport and Yagrombok Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kafle Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.