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China Strait Airstrip (AYCS/SQT) — Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea

China Strait Airstrip (AYCS/SQT) serves Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea. Field elevation is 10 ft.

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46% Data Complete 24 of 52 points

Missing: Runways, Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 0/4

Frequencies 0/4

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: AYCS
Name: China Strait Airstrip
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -10.562778
Longitude: 150.690689
Elevation: 10 ft
Country: Papua New Guinea
Municipality: Samarai Island
IATA Code: SQT
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers AYCS. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AYCS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for China Strait Airstrip (Papua New Guinea). Permit details for Papua New Guinea
Where is AYCS located?: China Strait Airstrip (AYCS) is located in Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea.
What is the IATA code for AYCS?: The IATA code for China Strait Airstrip is SQT.

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