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Small airport

Karato Airport

IATA KAFICAO KAFLocal KRT🇵🇬 Karato
Coordinates
6.2655°S, 155.3052°E
Elevation
109 ft (33 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NSB
Time zone
Bougainville(UTC+11:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:01

About 11h 59m 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 Karato Airport

Karato Airport is a small airport in Karato, Papua New Guinea (IATA KAF). It sits at an elevation of 109 ft (33 m). It observes Pacific/Bougainville local time. The nearest airport is Torokina Airport (TOK), about 15 nm to the wnw.

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

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 Karato Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Karato Airport?

Karato Airport uses the IATA code KAF.

Where is Karato Airport located?

Karato Airport is small airport located in Karato, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 109 ft (33 m).

What time zone is Karato Airport in?

Karato Airport is in the Pacific/Bougainville time zone (UTC+11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Karato Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karato Airport is approximately 7.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Karato Airport?

The nearest airport to Karato Airport is Torokina Airport (TOK), about 15 nm to the wnw, followed by Arawa Airport and Tonu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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