Buka Airport (BUA): Codes, Runways & Location
Buka Airport (IATA: BUA · ICAO: AYBK) is a medium-sized airport serving Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.4223° S, 154.6727° E, 11 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Buka Airport
Buka Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Buka Island in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code BUA and the ICAO code AYBK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Buka Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1562 m (5125 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 11 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sabah Airport (SBV) about 45 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 ≈ 1,562 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Buka Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buka Airport
Where is Buka Airport located?
Buka Airport is located in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.4223° S, 154.6727° E.
What is the airport code for Buka Airport?
Buka Airport has an IATA code of BUA and an ICAO code of AYBK.
How long is the runway at Buka Airport?
Buka Airport's longest runway is about 1562 m (5125 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Buka Airport have?
Buka Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Buka Airport a major airport?
Buka Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Buka Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →