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AYXI

Sim Airport · Sim

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,460 ft / 1,664 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sim Airport (AYXI), located in Sim, 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 5,460 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 9,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sim Airport
ICAO / IATA
AYXI / SMJ
Municipality
Sim
Country
Region
PG-MPL — Morobe Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
5,460 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,384 ft / 422 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grassed grey silt clay
Heading: ° / °
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
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
130 km / 70 nm
AYNZILS
Nadzab Airport
133 km / 72 nm
AYPYILS
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
191 km / 103 nm
AYGR
Girua Airport
192 km / 104 nm
AYBA
Baimuru Airport
234 km / 126 nm

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