Chimbu Airport

AYCH / CMU

Kundiawa, PG

Last Updated
Feb 23, 01:00Z

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Currently using: AYMH
Weather Source: Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (AYMH)
Distance: 42nm / 77km from AYCH

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 225 hours ago
01:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR AYMH 230100Z 17005KT 9999 SCT020 SCT030 22/16 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,974 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,974 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,974 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCH
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
3,330 ft 89 ft ASP 35°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chimbu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYCH
IATA Code: CMU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,974 ft MSL

Location

City: Kundiawa
Country: PG
Latitude: -6.024290°
Longitude: 144.970993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,330 ft
Width: 89 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.