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AYBK
IATA BUA Medium Airport
Airport record
Buka Airport
Buka Island, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
WGS 84 position
-5.42230°, 154.67270°
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1 reported lighted
1,562 metres · 04/22
Source records
Runway geometry
Reported runway surfaces
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Heading (true) | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,125 × 98 ft1,562 × 30 m | Asphalt | 48.0° / 228.0° northeast–southwest | Reported lighted | Reported open |
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| End | Runway | True heading | End elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 LE · low-numbered end | 04/22 Reported open | 48.0°T | 11 ft MSL3 m | Not published | -5.42701°, 154.66701° Open end map ↗ |
| 22 HE · high-numbered end | 04/22 Reported open | 228.0°T | 9 ft MSL3 m | Not published | -5.41751°, 154.67799° Open end map ↗ |
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| Type | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | 127.100 MHz | LAE RDO |
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Data source
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