Timbunke Airport (TBE): Codes, Runways & Location
Timbunke Airport (IATA: TBE · ICAO: AYTV) is a small airport serving Timbunke, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 4.1966° S, 143.5192° E, 24 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Timbunke Airport
Timbunke Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Timbunke in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code TBE and the ICAO code AYTV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Timbunke 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 24 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tinboli Airport (TCK) about 19 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 Timbunke Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Timbunke Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Timbunke Airport
Where is Timbunke Airport located?
Timbunke Airport is located in Timbunke, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.1966° S, 143.5192° E.
What is the airport code for Timbunke Airport?
Timbunke Airport has an IATA code of TBE and an ICAO code of AYTV.
How long is the runway at Timbunke Airport?
Timbunke Airport's longest runway is about 600 m (1969 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Timbunke Airport have?
Timbunke Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Timbunke Airport a major airport?
Timbunke Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Timbunke Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.