Kaieteur Airport (SYKA)
Medium airport · Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana
Airport data
| Name | Kaieteur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SYKA |
| IATA | KAI |
| Elevation | 1,520 ft (463 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°10'38" W 59°29'20" 5.17735, -59.48898 |
| Location | Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,018 ft (615 m) | 98 ft | asp | Yes |
Kaieteur Airport at a glance
Kaieteur Airport is a medium airport in Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, known to airline systems as KAI. The field elevation of 1,520 ft (463 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SYKA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 2,018 ft (615 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SYKA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kaieteur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Elena de Uairén Airport | SVSE | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Cheddi Jagan International Airport | SYCJ | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Lethem Airport | SYLT | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Eugene F. Correia International Airport | SYEC | 237 km (128 NM) |
| Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport | SBBV | 291 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kaieteur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,520 ft field elevation of Kaieteur Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for Guyana — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kaieteur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kaieteur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kaieteur Airport is SYKA, and its IATA code is KAI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kaieteur Airport above sea level?
Kaieteur Airport sits at an elevation of 1,520 feet (463 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kaieteur Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.1773, -59.4890 — in Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Elena de Uairén Airport, about 196 km away.
Does SYKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SYKA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kaieteur Airport?
Kaieteur Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 2,018 ft (615 m) with a asp surface.