Bunsil Airport (BXZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Bunsil Airport (IATA: BXZ · ICAO: AYNS) is a small airport serving Bunsil - Umboi Island, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.7243° S, 147.8667° E, 201 ft (61 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bunsil Airport
Bunsil Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Bunsil - Umboi Island in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code BXZ and the ICAO code AYNS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bunsil Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 600 m (1969 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 201 ft (61 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Siassi Airport (SSS) about 16 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 ≈ 600 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Bunsil Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunsil Airport
Where is Bunsil Airport located?
Bunsil Airport is located in Bunsil - Umboi Island, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.7243° S, 147.8667° E.
What is the airport code for Bunsil Airport?
Bunsil Airport has an IATA code of BXZ and an ICAO code of AYNS.
How long is the runway at Bunsil Airport?
Bunsil Airport's longest runway is about 600 m (1969 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Bunsil Airport have?
Bunsil Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Bunsil Airport a major airport?
Bunsil Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Bunsil Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.