Chimbu Airport (CMU): Codes, Runways & Location
Chimbu Airport (IATA: CMU · ICAO: AYCH) is a medium-sized airport serving Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.0243° S, 144.9710° E, 4974 ft (1516 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chimbu Airport
Chimbu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kundiawa in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code CMU and the ICAO code AYCH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chimbu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1015 m (3330 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business 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 4974 ft (1516 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Keglsugl Airport (KEG) about 25 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 ≈ 1,015 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Chimbu Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chimbu Airport
Where is Chimbu Airport located?
Chimbu Airport is located in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.0243° S, 144.9710° E.
What is the airport code for Chimbu Airport?
Chimbu Airport has an IATA code of CMU and an ICAO code of AYCH.
How long is the runway at Chimbu Airport?
Chimbu Airport's longest runway is about 1015 m (3330 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Chimbu Airport have?
Chimbu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chimbu Airport a major airport?
Chimbu Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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