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Small airport

Kapal Airport

IATA KPLICAO KPL🇵🇬 Kapal
Coordinates
8.6302°S, 142.8238°E
Elevation
170 ft (52 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:49

About 11h 42m 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 Kapal Airport

Kapal Airport is a small airport in Kapal, Papua New Guinea (IATA KPL). It sits at an elevation of 170 ft (52 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Wipim Airport (WPM), about 10.1 nm to the sse.

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 (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 Kapal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kapal Airport?

Kapal Airport uses the IATA code KPL.

Where is Kapal Airport located?

Kapal Airport is small airport located in Kapal, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 170 ft (52 m).

What time zone is Kapal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kapal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kapal 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 Kapal Airport?

The nearest airport to Kapal Airport is Wipim Airport (WPM), about 10.1 nm to the sse, followed by Malam Airport and Upiara Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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