Medium airport · Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
Kaieteur Airport
The airport is less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of Kaieteur Falls, among the largest single-drop waterfalls in the world. Its IATA code is KAI. Its ICAO code is SYKA. It has 1 runway, longest 2,018 ft (asp). Elevation 1,520 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kaieteur Falls, Guyana |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KAI |
| ICAO code | SYKA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 2,018 ft (asp) |
| Elevation | 1,520 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 5.1773° N, 59.4890° W |
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What Kaieteur Airport is known for
The airport is less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of Kaieteur Falls, among the largest single-drop waterfalls in the world.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Kaieteur Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Kaieteur Falls · Guyana · 0.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kaieteur Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kaieteur National Park · Guyana · 5.7 miles away
- Monte Roraima National Park · Brazil · 61.5 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kaieteur Airport?
The airport is less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of Kaieteur Falls, among the largest single-drop waterfalls in the world.
What is the airport code for Kaieteur Airport?
Kaieteur Airport — its IATA code is KAI and its ICAO code is SYKA.
Where is Kaieteur Airport located?
Kaieteur Airport serves Kaieteur Falls, Guyana. Its coordinates are 5.1773° N, 59.4890° W.
How high is Kaieteur Airport?
Kaieteur Airport sits at 1,520 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#43226
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaieteur_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.