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AYZQ

Sopise Airstrip · Sopise

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,450 ft / 1,052 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 1,969 ft · Grassed red clayUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sopise Airstrip (AYZQ), located in Sopise, 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 3,450 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 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sopise Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
AYZQ / —
Municipality
Sopise
Country
Region
PG-SHM — Southern Highlands Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,450 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,969 ft / 600 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).

AYMN
Mendi Airport
90 km / 49 nm
AYBA
Baimuru Airport
107 km / 58 nm
AYMHILS
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
108 km / 58 nm
AYCH
Chimbu Airport
124 km / 67 nm
AYWD
Wapenamanda Airport
132 km / 71 nm

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