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Small airport

Kairuku Airport

IATA RKUICAO AYRKLocal KKU🇵🇬 Yule Island
Coordinates
8.8170°S, 146.5244°E
Elevation
45 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-CPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:34

About 11h 41m 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 Kairuku Airport

Kairuku Airport is a small airport in Yule Island, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYRK, IATA RKU). It sits at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,117 ft / 950 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kubuna Airstrip (AYKN), about 15.7 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,117 ft / 950 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 Kairuku Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kairuku Airport?

The ICAO code for Kairuku Airport is AYRK, and its IATA code is RKU.

Where is Kairuku Airport located?

Kairuku Airport is small airport located in Yule Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Kairuku Airport have?

Kairuku Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,117 ft / 950 m.

What time zone is Kairuku Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kairuku Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kairuku Airport is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kairuku Airport?

The nearest airport to Kairuku Airport is Kubuna Airstrip (AYKN), about 15.7 nm to the ene, followed by Iokea Airport and Lese Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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