Sopu Airport (SPH): Codes, Runways & Location
Sopu Airport (IATA: SPH · ICAO: AYQO) is a small airport serving Sopu, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 8.3038° S, 147.1659° E, 6580 ft (2006 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sopu Airport
Sopu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Sopu in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code SPH and the ICAO code AYQO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 6580 ft (2006 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kerau Airport (KRU) about 11 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 Sopu Airport
Where is Sopu Airport located?
Sopu Airport is located in Sopu, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 8.3038° S, 147.1659° E.
What is the airport code for Sopu Airport?
Sopu Airport has an IATA code of SPH and an ICAO code of AYQO.
Is Sopu Airport a major airport?
Sopu Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Sopu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.