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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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
- 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
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Papua New Guinea Permit Requirements
- 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
Prior permission required for all private flights. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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.