CMU Airport Code: Kundiawa (AYCH)

What airport is CMU?

CMU is the IATA airport code for Chimbu Airport, in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea. The same airport has the ICAO code AYCH.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2711 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code AYCH begins with A, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western South Pacific.

Chimbu Airport (CMU) at a glance
IATA airport code	CMU
ICAO airport code	AYCH
Airport	Chimbu Airport
City	Kundiawa
Country	Papua New Guinea
Runways	1

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Where is CMU airport located?

Chimbu Airport (CMU) is in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -6.02429, 144.97099.

It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 6.02° S, 144.97° E. At 4974 ft (1516 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at CMU

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 3,330 ft (1.01 km), designated 03/21.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Chimbu Airport?

The IATA code for Chimbu Airport in Kundiawa is CMU. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Kundiawa?

The 3-letter IATA code for Chimbu Airport in Kundiawa is CMU.

What is the ICAO code for Chimbu Airport?

The ICAO code for Chimbu Airport is AYCH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CMU.

What is the difference between CMU and AYCH?

CMU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. AYCH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Chimbu Airport.

Nearby and related airports

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