KVG

Kavieng Airport

Kavieng · Papua New GuineaICAO AYKV

Kavieng Airport (KVG) is an airport serving Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 2° 34' 45.8" S, 150° 48' 28.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

7/ 2m

Pacific/Port Moresby

GMT+10

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Airport Details

IATA Code

KVG

ICAO Code

AYKV

City

Kavieng

Country

Papua New Guinea

Elevation

7 ft

Local Time

05:54 AM (GMT+10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-2.5794°

Longitude:150.8080°

Popular Routes from KVG

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
RAB	Tokua, Papua New Guinea	163 mi	0h 48m	short-haul	67 kg	View
MAS	Momote, Papua New Guinea	237 mi	0h 57m	short-haul	97 kg	View
POM	Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea	532 mi	1h 30m	short-haul	219 kg	View

Airlines Operating at KVG

2 active airlines serving Kavieng Airport.

Air Niugini

PXPapua New Guinea

Airlines PNG

CGPapua New Guinea

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Kavieng Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Kimbe Airport	HKN	Hoskins	Papua New Guinea	322 km
Tokua Airport	RAB	Tokua	Papua New Guinea	262 km
Momote Airport	MAS	Momote	Papua New Guinea	381 km
Buka Airport	BUA	Buka Island	Papua New Guinea	532 km
Nadzab Airport	LAE	Nadzab	Papua New Guinea	632 km
Bulolo Airport	BUL	Bulolo	Papua New Guinea	690 km

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MISMisima Island

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 2° 34' 45.8" S
Longitude (DMS): 150° 48' 28.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): -2.579400
Longitude (Decimal): 150.807999
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset: GMT+10
Current Local Time: 05:54 AM
Elevation (ft): 7 ft
Elevation (m): 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kavieng Airport?

The IATA code for Kavieng Airport is KVG, and its ICAO code is AYKV. The airport is located in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea.

How many destinations can you fly to from KVG?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea.

What airlines fly from KVG?

There are 2 airlines operating from KVG, including Air Niugini, Airlines PNG.

What timezone is Kavieng Airport in?

Kavieng Airport is in the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Kavieng Airport?

Kavieng Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level.

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