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AYCH

Chimbu Airport · Kundiawa

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,974 ft / 1,516 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 3,330 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chimbu Airport (AYCH), located in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,974 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Chimbu Airport
ICAO / IATA
AYCH / CMU
Municipality
Kundiawa
Country
Region
PG-CPK — Chimbu Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,974 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,330 ft / 1,015 m
Runway Width: 89 ft / 27 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 35.6° / 215.6°
RWY 03 (35.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (215.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

AYGA
Goroka Airport
47 km / 25 nm
AYMHILS
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
77 km / 42 nm
AYWD
Wapenamanda Airport
127 km / 69 nm
AYMDILS
Madang Airport
128 km / 69 nm
AYMN
Mendi Airport
146 km / 79 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026