Kolaador existed as a planetary body within the Kolaador system, situated in the Outer Rim Territories; it was classified as a planet.
The surface of this planet's terrain was comprised of crystalline formations, making it a perfect location for the instruction of pilot trainees.
The yearly Kolaador Speeder Derby took place on Kolaador during the Cold War that occurred between the Galactic Republic and the reconstituted Sith Empire.
Before the Battle of Tatooine, Ru Murleen provided instruction to Rebel pilots on Kolaador, using the R-22 Spearhead to demonstrate obstacle avoidance. Subsequently, a battle transpired on Kolaador involving forces of the Alliance and the Galactic Empire.