Boang Airport (BOV): Codes, Runways & Location
Boang Airport (IATA: BOV) is a small airport serving Boang Island, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 3.3834° S, 153.2812° E, 85 ft (26 m) above sea level.
Overview of Boang Airport
Boang Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Boang Island in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code BOV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Boang Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 617 m (2024 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. The field elevation is 85 ft (26 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Londolovit Airport (LNV) about 82 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 ≈ 617 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Boang Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Boang Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boang Airport
Where is Boang Airport located?
Boang Airport is located in Boang Island, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 3.3834° S, 153.2812° E.
What is the airport code for Boang Airport?
Boang Airport has an IATA code of BOV.
How long is the runway at Boang Airport?
Boang Airport's longest runway is about 617 m (2024 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Boang Airport have?
Boang Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Boang Airport a major airport?
Boang Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Boang Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.