Baimuru Airport (AYBA)
Medium airport · Baimuru, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Baimuru Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYBA |
| IATA | VMU |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°29'49" E 144°49'18" -7.49695, 144.82176 |
| Location | Baimuru, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 148 ft | Grassed black clay | No |
Baimuru Airport at a glance
Baimuru Airport is a medium airport in Baimuru, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as VMU. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYBA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 2,953 ft (900 m) of grassed black clay surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYBA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Baimuru Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kerema Airport | AYKM | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Chimbu Airport | AYCH | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Goroka Airport | AYGA | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | AYMH | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Mendi Airport | AYMN | 198 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baimuru Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Baimuru Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 21 airports and airfields we list for Papua New Guinea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Baimuru Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baimuru Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baimuru Airport is AYBA, and its IATA code is VMU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baimuru Airport above sea level?
Baimuru Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baimuru Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.4970, 144.8218 — in Baimuru, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kerema Airport, about 117 km away.
Does AYBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYBA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Baimuru Airport?
Baimuru Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 2,953 ft (900 m) with a Grassed black clay surface.