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Small airport

Bamu Airport

IATA BMZICAO AYBFLocal BAMU🇵🇬 Bamu
Coordinates
7.8485°S, 143.2433°E
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:47

About 11h 42m 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 Bamu Airport

Bamu Airport is a small airport in Bamu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYBF, IATA BMZ). It sits at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,549 ft / 472 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Mapoda Airport (MPF), about 9 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 281,549 ft / 472 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 Bamu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bamu Airport?

The ICAO code for Bamu Airport is AYBF, and its IATA code is BMZ.

Where is Bamu Airport located?

Bamu Airport is small airport located in Bamu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Bamu Airport have?

Bamu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,549 ft / 472 m.

What time zone is Bamu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bamu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bamu Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bamu Airport?

The nearest airport to Bamu Airport is Mapoda Airport (MPF), about 9 nm to the ssw, followed by Panakawa Airport and Balimo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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