Buin Airport (UBI): Codes, Runways & Location
Buin Airport (IATA: UBI · ICAO: AYUI) is a small airport serving Buin, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.7292° S, 155.6833° E, 230 ft (70 m) above sea level.
Overview of Buin Airport
Buin Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Buin in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code UBI and the ICAO code AYUI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Buin Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 500 m (1640 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 230 ft (70 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tonu Airport (TON) about 29 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 ≈ 500 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Buin Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buin Airport
Where is Buin Airport located?
Buin Airport is located in Buin, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.7292° S, 155.6833° E.
What is the airport code for Buin Airport?
Buin Airport has an IATA code of UBI and an ICAO code of AYUI.
How long is the runway at Buin Airport?
Buin Airport's longest runway is about 500 m (1640 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Buin Airport have?
Buin Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Buin Airport a major airport?
Buin Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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