April River Airport (APR): Codes, Runways & Location
April River Airport (IATA: APR · ICAO: AYPE) is a small airport serving April River, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 4.6767° S, 142.5401° E, 220 ft (67 m) above sea level.
Overview of April River Airport
April River Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of April River in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code APR and the ICAO code AYPE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
April River Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 620 m (2034 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 220 ft (67 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ambunti Airport (AUJ) about 60 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 ≈ 620 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near April River Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about April River Airport
Where is April River Airport located?
April River Airport is located in April River, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.6767° S, 142.5401° E.
What is the airport code for April River Airport?
April River Airport has an IATA code of APR and an ICAO code of AYPE.
How long is the runway at April River Airport?
April River Airport's longest runway is about 620 m (2034 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does April River Airport have?
April River Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is April River Airport a major airport?
April River Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for April River Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.