Afore Airstrip (AFR): Codes, Runways & Location
Afore Airstrip (IATA: AFR · ICAO: AYAF) is a small airport serving Afore, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 9.1387° S, 148.3907° E, 2500 ft (762 m) above sea level.
Overview of Afore Airstrip
Afore Airstrip is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Afore in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code AFR and the ICAO code AYAF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Afore Airstrip has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 632 m (2073 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 2500 ft (762 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sila Airport (SIL) about 7 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 632 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Afore Airstrip
Where is Afore Airstrip located?
Afore Airstrip is located in Afore, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 9.1387° S, 148.3907° E.
What is the airport code for Afore Airstrip?
Afore Airstrip has an IATA code of AFR and an ICAO code of AYAF.
How long is the runway at Afore Airstrip?
Afore Airstrip's longest runway is about 632 m (2073 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Afore Airstrip have?
Afore Airstrip has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Afore Airstrip a major airport?
Afore Airstrip is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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