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Tokua Airport (AYTK/RAB) — Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

Tokua Airport (AYTK/RAB) serves Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 49 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: AYTK
  • Name: Tokua Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: -4.34046
  • Longitude: 152.380005
  • Elevation: 49 ft
  • Country: Papua New Guinea
  • Municipality: Kokopo
  • IATA Code: RAB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: AYPM
  • Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
  • Distance from City: 12.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 5643 X 98
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 020FCYT
  • Lighting: Edge lights, REIL both ends, PAPI (left, MEHT 44ft), PCL 124.7 MHz
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME TOK 113.6 MHz, NDB TOK 227 kHz
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
  • Remarks: Right circuits Rwy 28. Threshold elevations: 15ft (Rwy 10), 50ft (Rwy 28)

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.650 MHz
  • Operations: 127.100 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.900 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 19:00 09:00
Tuesday 19:00 09:00
Wednesday 19:00 09:00
Thursday 19:00 09:00
Friday 19:00 09:00
Saturday 19:00 09:00
Sunday 19:00 09:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Tower 05:00-19:00 local. Fuel 06:00-18:00 local

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +675 9828569
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://nac.com.pg
  • Remarks: NAC HQ: +675 3244700. Fuel supplier: Puma Energy

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: No PPR or slot coordination required. Landing permit may be required depending on aircraft type/operation.

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: No full-time customs presence at airport. Clearance for international flights can be arranged with 5 working days' prior written approval from PNG Customs (commercial <10 pax or private). Contact PNG Customs Rabaul office. 30 days' notice for commercial flights 10+ pax. 3 hours advance flight notification required.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: N/A
  • Parking Fee: N/A
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: PGK
  • Remarks: Fees managed by NAC. Fire category 6

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-02
  • Remarks: Supplied by Puma Energy. Available 06:00-18:00 local daily
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-02
  • Remarks: Supplied by Puma Energy. Available 06:00-18:00 local daily

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Not a designated airport of entry. No full-time immigration presence. International arrivals must arrange clearance through PNG Customs/ICA prior to flight.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Active volcanoes within 15 NM. Turbulence on approach Rwy 10. Animal, bird, pedestrian and vehicle hazard

Alternates

AYHK

  • ICAO: AYHK
  • Name: Hoskins Airport
  • Distance (NM): 135.7
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

AYKV

  • ICAO: AYKV
  • Name: Kavieng Airport
  • Distance (NM): 141.4
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

AYBK

  • ICAO: AYBK
  • Name: Buka Airport
  • Distance (NM): 151.6
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration 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

A0214/26 caution
Runway restriction
REF PNG AIP, AYTK AD 3-4, PARA AD 3.14 APCH AND RWY LIGHTING, DATED 11 AUG 2022. UNDER RMK, DEL &apos;TCH 48FT (16M)&apos; AND INSERT &apos;MEHT 48FT&apos;.
2026-02-20 07:00:00 Until further notice
A1044/26 info
RFF DOWNGRADED TO CAT 5.
2026-07-17 03:22:00 2026-07-31 07:00:00
A0291/26 info
REF PNG AIP, AYTK AD 3-2, PARA AD 3.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING FACILITIES DATED 17 APR 2025. AMD FLW: CAPABILITY FOR REMOVAL OF DISABLED ACFT: DEL &apos;AVBL IN KOKOPO TOWN&apos; AND INSERT &apos;1X20 TON CRANE AVBL IN KOKOPO TOWN&apos;. INSERT IN RMK: AEP COORDINATORS&apos; CTC NR FOR DISABLED ACFT…
2026-03-02 05:30:00 Until further notice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of AYTK?
Tokua Airport operates from 19:00 to 09:00.
What is the tower frequency at AYTK?
The tower frequency at Tokua Airport is 118.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at AYTK?
Tokua Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Does AYTK require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Tokua Airport (Papua New Guinea).
Where is AYTK located?
Tokua Airport (AYTK) is located in Kokopo, Papua New Guinea.
What is the IATA code for AYTK?
The IATA code for Tokua Airport is RAB.
How long is the runway at AYTK?
The main runway at Tokua Airport (10/28) measures 5643 X 98.