AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

KAK

Kar Airport · Kar

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,965 ft / 1,513 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 1,949 ft · UNLIT
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kar Airport (KAK), located in Kar, Papua New Guinea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,965 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kar Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAK / KAK
Municipality
Kar
Country
Region
PG-SHM — Southern Highlands Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,965 ft

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,949 ft / 594 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type:
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

AYMN
Mendi Airport
16 km / 9 nm
AYWD
Wapenamanda Airport
78 km / 42 nm
AYMHILS
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
95 km / 51 nm
AYCH
Chimbu Airport
159 km / 86 nm
AYBA
Baimuru Airport
198 km / 107 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026