Chimbu Airport (AYCH)
Medium airport · Kundiawa, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Chimbu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYCH |
| IATA | CMU |
| Elevation | 4,974 ft (1516 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°1'27" E 144°58'16" -6.02429, 144.97099 |
| Location | Kundiawa, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,330 ft (1015 m) | 89 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chimbu Airport at a glance
Chimbu Airport is a medium airport in Kundiawa, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as CMU. The field elevation of 4,974 ft (1516 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYCH 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, 03/21, offers 3,330 ft (1015 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYCH 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 Chimbu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goroka Airport | AYGA | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | AYMH | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Wapenamanda Airport | AYWD | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Madang Airport | AYMD | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Mendi Airport | AYMN | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chimbu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,974 ft field elevation of Chimbu 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 Chimbu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chimbu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chimbu Airport is AYCH, and its IATA code is CMU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chimbu Airport above sea level?
Chimbu Airport sits at an elevation of 4,974 feet (1516 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chimbu Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.0243, 144.9710 — in Kundiawa, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Goroka Airport, about 47 km away.
Does AYCH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYCH 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 Chimbu Airport?
Chimbu Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,330 ft (1015 m) with a ASP surface.