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Small airport

Bunsil Airport

IATA BXZICAO AYNSLocal BSL🇵🇬 Bunsil - Umboi Island
Coordinates
5.7243°S, 147.8667°E
Elevation
201 ft (61 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:31

About 11h 59m 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 Bunsil Airport

Bunsil Airport is a small airport in Bunsil - Umboi Island, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYNS, IATA BXZ). It sits at an elevation of 201 ft (61 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Siassi Airport (SSS), about 8.4 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYNS

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 331,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Brown GravelUnlitOpen

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 Bunsil Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bunsil Airport?

The ICAO code for Bunsil Airport is AYNS, and its IATA code is BXZ.

Where is Bunsil Airport located?

Bunsil Airport is small airport located in Bunsil - Umboi Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 201 ft (61 m).

How many runways does Bunsil Airport have?

Bunsil Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Bunsil Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bunsil Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bunsil Airport is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bunsil Airport?

The nearest airport to Bunsil Airport is Siassi Airport (SSS), about 8.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Lab Lab Airport and Sialum Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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