Hoskins Airport (AYHK)
Medium airport · Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Hoskins Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYHK |
| IATA | HKN |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°27'50" E 150°24'26" -5.46385, 150.40733 |
| Location | Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,644 ft (2025 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hoskins Airport at a glance
Hoskins Airport is a medium airport in Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as HKN. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYHK 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, 12/30, offers 6,644 ft (2025 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYHK 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 Hoskins Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tokua Airport | AYTK | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Kavieng Airport | AYKV | 324 km (175 NM) |
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | AYNZ | 425 km (230 NM) |
| Girua Airport | AYGR | 438 km (237 NM) |
| Buka Airport | AYBK | 472 km (255 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hoskins Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Hoskins 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 Hoskins Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hoskins Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hoskins Airport is AYHK, and its IATA code is HKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hoskins Airport above sea level?
Hoskins Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hoskins Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.4638, 150.4073 — in Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tokua Airport, about 252 km away.
Does AYHK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYHK 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 Hoskins Airport?
Hoskins Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,644 ft (2025 m) with a ASP surface.