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AYVA

Vailala Airstrip · Hepa

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
85 ft / 26 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 2,953 ft · GVLUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vailala Airstrip (AYVA), located in Hepa, 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 85 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
Vailala Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
AYVA / —
Municipality
Hepa
Country
Region
PG-GPK — Gulf Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
85 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,953 ft / 900 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: ° / °
RWY 17
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35
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).

AYKM
Kerema Airport
38 km / 21 nm
AYBA
Baimuru Airport
79 km / 43 nm
AYGA
Goroka Airport
188 km / 101 nm
AYNZILS
Nadzab Airport
191 km / 103 nm
AYCH
Chimbu Airport
202 km / 109 nm

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