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Balimo Airport

IATA OPUICAO AYBMLocal BLI🇵🇬 Balimo
Coordinates
8.0500°S, 142.9330°E
Elevation
51 ft (16 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:49

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 Balimo Airport

Balimo Airport is an airfield serving Balimo, in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

AYBM
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NOTAMs

AYBM

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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 Balimo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Balimo Airport?

The ICAO code for Balimo Airport is AYBM, and its IATA code is OPU.

Where is Balimo Airport located?

Balimo Airport is medium airport located in Balimo, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 51 ft (16 m).

What time zone is Balimo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Balimo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Balimo 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 Balimo Airport?

The nearest airport to Balimo Airport is Kawito Airport (KWO), about 7.8 nm to the nw, followed by Awaba Airport and Wasua Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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