Does AYBK require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Buka Airport (Papua New Guinea).

Where is AYBK located?

Buka Airport (AYBK) is located in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea.

What is the IATA code for AYBK?

The IATA code for Buka Airport is BUA.

How long is the runway at AYBK?

The main runway at Buka Airport (04/22) measures 1562x30m.

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Buka Airport (AYBK/BUA) — Buka Island, Papua New Guinea

Buka Airport (AYBK/BUA) serves Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 11 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: AYBK
Name: Buka Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -5.42232
Longitude: 154.673004
Elevation: 11 ft
Country: Papua New Guinea
Municipality: Buka Island
IATA Code: BUA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Bougainville
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 1562x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 127.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Papua New Guinea Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 120 working hours (5 days) recommended
Landing Lead Time: 5-7 business days for international landing permits; 72 hours for domestic travel

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required for all private flights. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.

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Active NOTAMs

A1011/26 info

PCL NOT AVBL. MANUAL SWITCHING AVBL. ACFT TO CTC AP SAFETY OFFICER ON +675 7297 5661.

2026-07-10 02:37:00 2026-07-27 07:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AYBK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Buka Airport (Papua New Guinea).
Where is AYBK located?: Buka Airport (AYBK) is located in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea.
What is the IATA code for AYBK?: The IATA code for Buka Airport is BUA.
How long is the runway at AYBK?: The main runway at Buka Airport (04/22) measures 1562x30m.

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