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AYPA

Somokopa Airstrip · Somokopa

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
489 ft / 149 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 1,680 ft · Grassed Red ClayUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Somokopa Airstrip (AYPA), located in Somokopa, 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 489 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
Somokopa Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
AYPA / —
Municipality
Somokopa
Country
Region
PG-WPD — Western Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
489 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,680 ft / 512 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grassed Red Clay
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
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).

AYBM
Balimo Airport
117 km / 63 nm
AYMN
Mendi Airport
164 km / 88 nm
AYWD
Wapenamanda Airport
222 km / 120 nm
AYDU
Daru Airport
235 km / 127 nm
AYMHILS
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
242 km / 131 nm

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