Masa Airport (MBV): Codes, Runways & Location
Masa Airport (IATA: MBV · ICAO: AYSX) is a small airport serving Masa, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.3450° S, 147.5910° E, 5900 ft (1798 m) above sea level.
Overview of Masa Airport
Masa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Masa in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code MBV and the ICAO code AYSX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Masa Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 385 m (1263 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. The field elevation is 5900 ft (1798 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Siwea Airport (SWE) about 7 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 ≈ 385 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Masa Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Masa Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Masa Airport
Where is Masa Airport located?
Masa Airport is located in Masa, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.3450° S, 147.5910° E.
What is the airport code for Masa Airport?
Masa Airport has an IATA code of MBV and an ICAO code of AYSX.
How long is the runway at Masa Airport?
Masa Airport's longest runway is about 385 m (1263 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Masa Airport have?
Masa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Masa Airport a major airport?
Masa Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Masa Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.