Airport code
KVL — Kivalina Airport
KVL is the IATA code for Kivalina Airport, an airport serving Kivalina, United States. Its ICAO code is PAVL, and it operates in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-9). The airport sits at 67.7362, -164.5630 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).
Overview
About Kivalina Airport
Kivalina Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Kivalina, a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. Kivalina Airport provides air transportation for residents and connects the community to regional hubs like Kotzebue and other parts of Alaska.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KVL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | PAVL |
| Airport name | Kivalina Airport |
| City | Kivalina |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Anchorage (UTC-9) |
| Latitude | 67.7362 |
| Longitude | -164.5630 |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,000 ft (914 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kivalina Airport?
The IATA code for Kivalina Airport is KVL.
What is the ICAO code for Kivalina Airport?
The ICAO code for Kivalina Airport is PAVL.
Where is KVL airport located?
Kivalina Airport (KVL) is located in Kivalina, United States.
What time zone is KVL in?
Kivalina Airport operates in the America/Anchorage time zone, which is UTC-9.
What is the nearest airport to KVL?
The nearest airport to Kivalina Airport (KVL) is Noatak Airport (WTK) in Noatak, about 70 km away.
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