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Kosrae International Airport.
Okat, Micronesia · 11 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
11
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
300 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pohnpei International Airport (PNI).
Overview
Located in Okat, Micronesia, Kosrae International Airport (PTSA / KSA) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 11 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KSA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Pohnpei International Airport (PNI, 300 nm), Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA, 349 nm), and Nauru International Airport (INU, 427 nm). The field has a single 5,750-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from KSA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Caroline Islands Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KSA to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PTSA
IATA
KSA
FAA / Local
TTK
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
5.3570° N · 162.9580° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,750 ft
- 05/235,750 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,750 ft
KSA's 5,750 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 300nmPNIPohnpei International AirportPohnpei Island
- 349nmKWABucholz Army Air FieldKwajalein
- 427nmINUNauru International AirportYaren
- 507nmMAJMarshall Islands International AirportMajuro Atoll
- 656nmTRWBonriki International AirportSouth Tarawa
- 675nmTKKChuuk International AirportWeno Island
Location
Open the full mapPTSA · Kosrae International Airport · Okat, Micronesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KSA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,468 nm | 6h 8m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,955 nm | 9h 36m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,479 nm | 10h 49m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,548 nm | 10h 59m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,655 nm | 11h 14m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,821 nm | 11h 37m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,969 nm | 11h 57m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,983 nm | 11h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KSA?
- Kosrae International Airport's longest paved runway is 5,750 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KSA?
- Kosrae International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,750 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KSA?
- The closest alternate is Pohnpei International Airport (PNI), about 300 nm away, followed by Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA) at 349 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KSA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 6h 8m (2,468 nm), Anchorage about 9h 36m (3,955 nm), San Francisco about 10h 49m (4,479 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.