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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Bak Airstrip

ICAO AYBBLocal BAK🇵🇬 Bak
Coordinates
5.2685°S, 142.0970°E
Elevation
5,440 ft (1,658 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
18:33
Civil dusk
18:55

About 11h 50m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bak Airstrip

Bak Airstrip is a small airport in Bak, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYBB). It sits at an elevation of 5,440 ft (1,658 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Wobagen Airstrip (PG-0024), about 3.8 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 291,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed White CoronasUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bak Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bak Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Bak Airstrip is AYBB.

Where is Bak Airstrip located?

Bak Airstrip is small airport located in Bak, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,440 ft (1,658 m).

How many runways does Bak Airstrip have?

Bak Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Bak Airstrip in?

Bak Airstrip is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bak Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bak Airstrip is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bak Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Bak Airstrip is Wobagen Airstrip (PG-0024), about 3.8 nm to the w, followed by Tekin Airport and Oksapmin Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bak Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.