Bambu Airport

AYBC / BCP

Bambu, PG

Last Updated
Feb 23, 04:00Z

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Currently using: AYNZ
Weather Source: Nadzab Airport (AYNZ)
Distance: 45nm / 83km from AYBC

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 223 hours ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
7 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
28,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR AYNZ 230400Z 09007KT 9999 FEW020TCU SCT020 BKN280 34/26 Q1001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,790 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 28,000 ft AGL
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FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,790 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,790 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
28,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
34,790 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBC
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
1,345 ft 98 ft Grassed yellow clay
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bambu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYBC
IATA Code: BCP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,790 ft MSL

Location

City: Bambu
Country: PG
Latitude: -5.863611°
Longitude: 146.492500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 1,345 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grassed yellow clay
ILS: No

About Bambu Airport

Bambu Airport (AYBC/BCP) is located in Bambu, PG at an elevation of 6,790 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 1,345 feet.

Airport Overview

Bambu Airport serves Bambu in PG. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (07/25) with grassed yellow clay surface. The longest runway measures 1,345 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Elevation Considerations

At 6790 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from AYBC, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.