Uroubi Airport (URU): Codes, Runways & Location
Uroubi Airport (IATA: URU · ICAO: AYUE) is a small airport serving Uroubi, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 9.5162° S, 148.5591° E, 481 ft (147 m) above sea level.
Overview of Uroubi Airport
Uroubi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Uroubi in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code URU and the ICAO code AYUE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Uroubi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 480 m (1575 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 481 ft (147 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Safia Airport (SFU) about 12 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 ≈ 480 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uroubi Airport
Where is Uroubi Airport located?
Uroubi Airport is located in Uroubi, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 9.5162° S, 148.5591° E.
What is the airport code for Uroubi Airport?
Uroubi Airport has an IATA code of URU and an ICAO code of AYUE.
How long is the runway at Uroubi Airport?
Uroubi Airport's longest runway is about 480 m (1575 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Uroubi Airport have?
Uroubi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Uroubi Airport a major airport?
Uroubi Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Uroubi Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.