Bamu Airport (BMZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Bamu Airport (IATA: BMZ · ICAO: AYBF) is a small airport serving Bamu, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 7.8485° S, 143.2433° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bamu Airport
Bamu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Bamu in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code BMZ and the ICAO code AYBF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bamu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 472 m (1549 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 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mapoda Airport (MPF) about 17 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 ≈ 472 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Bamu Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bamu Airport
Where is Bamu Airport located?
Bamu Airport is located in Bamu, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 7.8485° S, 143.2433° E.
What is the airport code for Bamu Airport?
Bamu Airport has an IATA code of BMZ and an ICAO code of AYBF.
How long is the runway at Bamu Airport?
Bamu Airport's longest runway is about 472 m (1549 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Bamu Airport have?
Bamu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Bamu Airport a major airport?
Bamu Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Bamu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.