Obo Airport (OBX): Codes, Runways & Location
Obo Airport (IATA: OBX · ICAO: AYOB) is a small airport serving Obo, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 7.5906° S, 141.3243° E, 29 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Obo Airport
Obo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Obo in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code OBX and the ICAO code AYOB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Obo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 600 m (1969 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 29 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aiambak Airport (AIH) about 28 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 ≈ 600 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Obo Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Obo Airport
Where is Obo Airport located?
Obo Airport is located in Obo, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 7.5906° S, 141.3243° E.
What is the airport code for Obo Airport?
Obo Airport has an IATA code of OBX and an ICAO code of AYOB.
How long is the runway at Obo Airport?
Obo Airport's longest runway is about 600 m (1969 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Obo Airport have?
Obo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Obo Airport a major airport?
Obo Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Obo Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →