Kabwum (KBM): Codes, Runways & Location
Kabwum (IATA: KBM · ICAO: AYKB) is a small airport in Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.1555° S, 147.1915° E, 4450 ft (1356 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kabwum
Kabwum is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code KBM and the ICAO code AYKB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 4450 ft (1356 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Konge Airport (KGB) about 8 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kabwum
Where is Kabwum located?
Kabwum is located in Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.1555° S, 147.1915° E.
What is the airport code for Kabwum?
Kabwum has an IATA code of KBM and an ICAO code of AYKB.
Is Kabwum a major airport?
Kabwum is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Kabwum are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.