Buka Island Airport Code: BUA / AYBK

What is the Buka Island airport code?

The airport code for Buka Airport is BUA. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code AYBK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1541 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code AYBK begins with A, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western South Pacific.

Where is BUA?

Buka Airport serves Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. It is close to sea level at 11 ft (3 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at BUA

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,125 ft (1.56 km), designated 04/22.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Buka Island?

The IATA airport code for Buka Airport in Buka Island is BUA. Its ICAO code is AYBK.

What is the 3-letter code for Buka Island?

The 3-letter IATA code for Buka Airport in Buka Island is BUA.

What airport is BUA?

BUA is Buka Airport, located in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea.

What country is BUA in?

BUA (Buka Airport) is in Papua New Guinea.

Where is BUA airport located?

Buka Airport (BUA) is in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -5.4223, 154.6727.

What is the ICAO code for Buka Airport?

The ICAO code for Buka Airport is AYBK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BUA.

What is the difference between BUA and AYBK?

BUA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. AYBK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Buka Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Papua New Guinea and the wider region:

Popular routes from BUA

Distance and typical flight time from Buka Airport to other airports it connects with:

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