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Kanainj Airport

IATA KNEICAO AYKJLocal KNJ🇵🇬 Kanainj
Coordinates
5.2903°S, 144.7072°E
Elevation
4,064 ft (1,239 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:35

About 12h 13m 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 Kanainj Airport

Kanainj Airport is a small airport in Kanainj, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYKJ, IATA KNE). It sits at an elevation of 4,064 ft (1,239 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,273 ft / 388 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Bank Airstrip (PG-0045), about 4.6 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYKJ

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 271,273 ft / 388 m——UnlitOpen

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 Kanainj Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kanainj Airport?

The ICAO code for Kanainj Airport is AYKJ, and its IATA code is KNE.

Where is Kanainj Airport located?

Kanainj Airport is small airport located in Kanainj, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,064 ft (1,239 m).

How many runways does Kanainj Airport have?

Kanainj Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,273 ft / 388 m.

What time zone is Kanainj Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kanainj Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kanainj Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kanainj Airport?

The nearest airport to Kanainj Airport is Bank Airstrip (PG-0045), about 4.6 nm to the ssw, followed by Kombaku Airstrip and Yomneri Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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