Aiyura Airport (AYU): Codes, Runways & Location
Aiyura Airport (IATA: AYU · ICAO: AYAY) is a small airport serving Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.3381° S, 145.9042° E, 5355 ft (1632 m) above sea level.
Overview of Aiyura Airport
Aiyura Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Aiyura Valley in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code AYU and the ICAO code AYAY. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Aiyura Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 5355 ft (1632 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gusap Airport (GAP) about 32 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 ≈ 1,280 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Aiyura Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aiyura Airport
Where is Aiyura Airport located?
Aiyura Airport is located in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.3381° S, 145.9042° E.
What is the airport code for Aiyura Airport?
Aiyura Airport has an IATA code of AYU and an ICAO code of AYAY.
How long is the runway at Aiyura Airport?
Aiyura Airport's longest runway is about 1280 m (4200 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Aiyura Airport have?
Aiyura Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Aiyura Airport a major airport?
Aiyura Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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