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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Buluwo Airstrip

ICAO AYXBLocal BWO🇵🇬 Buluwo
Coordinates
3.6753°S, 142.0151°E
Elevation
600 ft (183 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
18:36
Civil dusk
18:58

About 11h 56m 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 Buluwo Airstrip

Buluwo Airstrip is a small airport in Buluwo, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYXB). It sits at an elevation of 600 ft (183 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,448 ft / 746 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Wokien Airstrip (AYVK), about 6.2 nm to the ssw.

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
16 / 342,448 ft / 746 m98 ftGrassed Red ClayUnlitOpen

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 Buluwo Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Buluwo Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Buluwo Airstrip is AYXB.

Where is Buluwo Airstrip located?

Buluwo Airstrip is small airport located in Buluwo, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 600 ft (183 m).

How many runways does Buluwo Airstrip have?

Buluwo Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,448 ft / 746 m.

What time zone is Buluwo Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Buluwo Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buluwo Airstrip is approximately 3.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buluwo Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Buluwo Airstrip is Wokien Airstrip (AYVK), about 6.2 nm to the ssw, followed by Lumi Airport and Yili Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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