Umba Airport (UMC): Codes, Runways & Location
Umba Airport (IATA: UMC · ICAO: AYUC) is a small airport serving Umba, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 7.0214° S, 145.9660° E, 5950 ft (1814 m) above sea level.
Overview of Umba Airport
Umba Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Umba in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code UMC and the ICAO code AYUC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Umba 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: grass. The field elevation is 5950 ft (1814 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Marawaka Airport (MWG) 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 ≈ 487 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Umba Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Umba Airport
Where is Umba Airport located?
Umba Airport is located in Umba, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 7.0214° S, 145.9660° E.
What is the airport code for Umba Airport?
Umba Airport has an IATA code of UMC and an ICAO code of AYUC.
How long is the runway at Umba Airport?
Umba Airport's longest runway is about 487 m (1598 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Umba Airport have?
Umba Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Umba Airport a major airport?
Umba Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Umba Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.