Kavieng Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kavieng, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is KVG and its ICAO code is AYKV. The airport lies at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 5,592 ft (1,704 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KVG
- ICAO code
- AYKV
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 7 ft (2 m)
- Coordinates
- -2.5794, 150.8080
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,592 ft · 1,704 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kavieng Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LNV Londolovit Airport | Londolovit, Papua New Guinea | 209 km · 130 mi |
| RAB Tokua Airport | Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 262 km · 163 mi |
| HKN Hoskins Airport | Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 324 km · 201 mi |
| MAS Momote Airport | Manus Island, Papua New Guinea | 380 km · 236 mi |
| GMI Gasmata Island Airport | Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea | 414 km · 257 mi |
| BUA Buka Airport | Buka Island, Papua New Guinea | 533 km · 331 mi |
| LAE Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | Lae, Papua New Guinea | 633 km · 393 mi |
| KIE Aropa Airport | Kieta, Papua New Guinea | 685 km · 426 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KVG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,488 | 2,167 | 1,883 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,392 | 2,729 | 2,372 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,222 | 3,245 | 2,820 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,883 | 3,655 | 3,176 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,564 | 5,322 | 4,624 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,240 | 6,363 | 5,529 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,677 | 6,634 | 5,765 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,211 | 7,588 | 6,594 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,828 | 7,971 | 6,927 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,073 | 8,123 | 7,059 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,337 | 8,287 | 7,202 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,656 | 8,486 | 7,374 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,865 | 8,615 | 7,487 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,956 | 8,672 | 7,536 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,038 | 8,723 | 7,580 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,570 | 10,296 | 8,947 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | LAE | 127.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kavieng Airport?
The IATA code of Kavieng Airport is KVG and its ICAO code is AYKV.
Where is Kavieng Airport located?
Kavieng Airport is in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea, at -2.5794, 150.8080.
What time zone is Kavieng Airport in?
Kavieng Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Port_Moresby. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kavieng Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 5,592 ft (1,704 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kavieng Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Londolovit Airport (LNV), about 209 km (130 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.