Gulgubip Airport (GLP): Codes, Runways & Location
Gulgubip Airport (IATA: GLP · ICAO: AYUP) is a small airport serving Gulgubip, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.2808° S, 141.5411° E, 4900 ft (1494 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gulgubip Airport
Gulgubip Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Gulgubip in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code GLP and the ICAO code AYUP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gulgubip Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 450 m (1476 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: gravel. The field elevation is 4900 ft (1494 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Olsobip Airport (OLQ) about 12 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 ≈ 450 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulgubip Airport
Where is Gulgubip Airport located?
Gulgubip Airport is located in Gulgubip, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.2808° S, 141.5411° E.
What is the airport code for Gulgubip Airport?
Gulgubip Airport has an IATA code of GLP and an ICAO code of AYUP.
How long is the runway at Gulgubip Airport?
Gulgubip Airport's longest runway is about 450 m (1476 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Gulgubip Airport have?
Gulgubip Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Gulgubip Airport a major airport?
Gulgubip Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Gulgubip Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.