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AYUQ

Kumbwareta Airstrip · Kumbwareta

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,067 ft / 1,240 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 2,172 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kumbwareta Airstrip (AYUQ), located in Kumbwareta, 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 4,067 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
Kumbwareta Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
AYUQ / —
Municipality
Kumbwareta
Country
Region
PG-WHM — Western Highlands Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,067 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,172 ft / 662 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 13
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31
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).

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AYMHILS
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41 km / 22 nm
AYMN
Mendi Airport
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AYCH
Chimbu Airport
111 km / 60 nm
AYGA
Goroka Airport
155 km / 84 nm

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