Embessa Airport (EMS): Codes, Runways & Location
Embessa Airport (IATA: EMS · ICAO: AYEB) is a small airport serving Embessa, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 9.4470° S, 148.7628° E, 131 ft (40 m) above sea level.
Overview of Embessa Airport
Embessa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Embessa in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code EMS and the ICAO code AYEB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Embessa 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 131 ft (40 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Safia Airport (SFU) about 21 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 Embessa Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Embessa Airport
Where is Embessa Airport located?
Embessa Airport is located in Embessa, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 9.4470° S, 148.7628° E.
What is the airport code for Embessa Airport?
Embessa Airport has an IATA code of EMS and an ICAO code of AYEB.
How long is the runway at Embessa Airport?
Embessa Airport's longest runway is about 500 m (1640 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Embessa Airport have?
Embessa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Embessa Airport a major airport?
Embessa Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Embessa Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.