Paiela Airport (PLE): Codes, Runways & Location
Paiela Airport (IATA: PLE · ICAO: AYPB) is a small airport serving Paiela, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.3724° S, 142.9758° E, 6100 ft (1859 m) above sea level.
Overview of Paiela Airport
Paiela Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Paiela in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code PLE and the ICAO code AYPB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Paiela Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 487 m (1598 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 6100 ft (1859 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Koroba Airport (KDE) about 44 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 ≈ 487 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Paiela Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paiela Airport
Where is Paiela Airport located?
Paiela Airport is located in Paiela, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.3724° S, 142.9758° E.
What is the airport code for Paiela Airport?
Paiela Airport has an IATA code of PLE and an ICAO code of AYPB.
How long is the runway at Paiela Airport?
Paiela Airport's longest runway is about 487 m (1598 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Paiela Airport have?
Paiela Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Paiela Airport a major airport?
Paiela Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Paiela Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.