Sim Airport (SMJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Sim Airport (IATA: SMJ · ICAO: AYXI) is a small airport serving Sim, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 7.7500° S, 146.9273° E, 5460 ft (1664 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sim Airport
Sim Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Sim in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code SMJ and the ICAO code AYXI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sim Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 422 m (1384 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 5460 ft (1664 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bapi Airstrip (BPD) about 10 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 ≈ 422 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Sim Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Sim Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sim Airport
Where is Sim Airport located?
Sim Airport is located in Sim, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 7.7500° S, 146.9273° E.
What is the airport code for Sim Airport?
Sim Airport has an IATA code of SMJ and an ICAO code of AYXI.
How long is the runway at Sim Airport?
Sim Airport's longest runway is about 422 m (1384 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Sim Airport have?
Sim Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Sim Airport a major airport?
Sim Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Sim Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.