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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
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3,330 ft | 89 ft | ASP | 35° |
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↔ 3.2 kt
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Chimbu Airport - Airport Information
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About Chimbu Airport
Overview
Chimbu Airport serves the Kundiawa region in Papua New Guinea, positioned at an elevation of 4,974 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential air transportation infrastructure for the central highlands area, supporting regional connectivity and local transportation needs.
Flying Conditions
Located at a significant elevation, Chimbu Airport experiences highland mountain weather patterns characterized by potential rapid changes and reduced visibility. Pilots should anticipate potential orographic effects and variable wind conditions typical of mountainous terrain at this 4,974 ft altitude.
Notable Features
The airport features a single asphalt runway (03/21) measuring 3,330 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic positioning at coordinates -6.024290, 144.970993 indicates a location within the challenging topographical landscape of Papua New Guinea's central highlands.
Approach Considerations
Runway 03/21 provides the primary landing surface, with approaches requiring careful consideration of the high-elevation terrain surrounding the airport. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variability and conduct thorough pre-flight planning that accounts for the airport's mountainous environment and elevation constraints.
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