Tokua Airport (AYTK)
Medium airport · Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Tokua Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYTK |
| IATA | RAB |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°20'26" E 152°22'48" -4.34046, 152.38001 |
| Location | Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,643 ft (1720 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tokua Airport at a glance
Tokua Airport is a medium airport in Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as RAB. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYTK 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, 10/28, offers 5,643 ft (1720 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYTK 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 Tokua Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoskins Airport | AYHK | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Kavieng Airport | AYKV | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Buka Airport | AYBK | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Momote Airport | AYMO | 606 km (327 NM) |
| Girua Airport | AYGR | 670 km (362 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tokua Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Tokua 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 Tokua Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tokua Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tokua Airport is AYTK, and its IATA code is RAB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tokua Airport above sea level?
Tokua Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tokua Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.3405, 152.3800 — in Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hoskins Airport, about 252 km away.
Does AYTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYTK 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 Tokua Airport?
Tokua Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,643 ft (1720 m) with a ASP surface.