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Kaieteur Airport

IATA KAIICAO SYKA🇬🇾 Kaieteur Falls
Coordinates
5.1773°N, 59.4890°W
Elevation
1,520 ft (463 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GY-PT
Time zone
Guyana(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
16.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:39

About 12h 24m 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 Kaieteur Airport

Kaieteur Airport

Kaieteur Airport is an airport serving Kaieteur National Park in the Potaro-Siparuni region of Guyana.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SYKA

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,018 ft / 615 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kaieteur Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kaieteur Airport?

The ICAO code for Kaieteur Airport is SYKA, and its IATA code is KAI.

Where is Kaieteur Airport located?

Kaieteur Airport is medium airport located in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana, at an elevation of 1,520 ft (463 m).

How many runways does Kaieteur Airport have?

Kaieteur Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,018 ft / 615 m.

What time zone is Kaieteur Airport in?

Kaieteur Airport is in the America/Guyana time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kaieteur Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kaieteur Airport is approximately 16.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kaieteur Airport?

The nearest airport to Kaieteur Airport is Mahdia Airport (MHA), about 21.1 nm to the ene, followed by Maikwak Airport and Konawaruk Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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