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AYCS

China Strait Airstrip · Samarai Island

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
10 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for China Strait Airstrip (AYCS), located in Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 10 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
China Strait Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
AYCS / SQT
Municipality
Samarai Island
Country
Region
PG-MBA — Milne Bay Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
10 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

AYGN
Gurney Airport
48 km / 26 nm
AYGR
Girua Airport
326 km / 176 nm
AYPYILS
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
400 km / 216 nm
AYHK
Hoskins Airport
568 km / 307 nm
AYKM
Kerema Airport
612 km / 331 nm

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