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Small airport

Kol Airport

IATA KQLICAO AYOLLocal KOL🇵🇬 Kol
Coordinates
5.7312°S, 144.8460°E
Elevation
5,350 ft (1,631 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-JWK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:43

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 Kol Airport

Kol Airport is a small airport in Kol, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYOL, IATA KQL). It sits at an elevation of 5,350 ft (1,631 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,647 ft / 502 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Ambaluwa Airstrip (PG-0013), about 4.5 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

AYOL
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NOTAMs

AYOL

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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
15 / 331,647 ft / 502 m98 ftGrassed Brown Silt ClayUnlitOpen

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 Kol Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kol Airport?

The ICAO code for Kol Airport is AYOL, and its IATA code is KQL.

Where is Kol Airport located?

Kol Airport is small airport located in Kol, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,350 ft (1,631 m).

How many runways does Kol Airport have?

Kol Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,647 ft / 502 m.

What time zone is Kol Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kol Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kol Airport is approximately 4.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kol Airport?

The nearest airport to Kol Airport is Ambaluwa Airstrip (PG-0013), about 4.5 nm to the e, followed by Minj Airport and Keglsugl Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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