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Karoola Airport

ICAO PG-0114🇵🇬 Buka Island
Coordinates
5.1431°S, 154.5928°E
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Type
Closed
Region
PG-NSB

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
19:22
Sunrise
19:43
Sunset
07:44
Civil dusk
08:05

About 12h 0m 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 Karoola Airport

Karoola Airport is a closed in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft / 640 m.

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

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
02 / 202,100 ft / 640 mGrsUnlitClosed

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Karoola Airport located?

Karoola Airport is closed located in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Karoola Airport have?

Karoola Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,100 ft / 640 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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