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Small airport

Kar Airport

IATA KAKICAO KAKLocal KAR🇵🇬 Kar
Coordinates
6.2452°S, 143.5516°E
Elevation
4,965 ft (1,513 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SHM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:49

About 11h 49m 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 Kar Airport

Kar Airport is a small airport in Kar, Papua New Guinea (IATA KAK). It sits at an elevation of 4,965 ft (1,513 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,949 ft / 594 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Nipa Airport (NPG), about 8.4 nm to the nw.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 291,949 ft / 594 mUnlitOpen

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 Kar Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kar Airport?

Kar Airport uses the IATA code KAK.

Where is Kar Airport located?

Kar Airport is small airport located in Kar, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,965 ft (1,513 m).

How many runways does Kar Airport have?

Kar Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,949 ft / 594 m.

What time zone is Kar Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kar Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kar Airport is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kar Airport?

The nearest airport to Kar Airport is Nipa Airport (NPG), about 8.4 nm to the nw, followed by Mendi Airport and Sugu Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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