Kairuku Airport

AYRK / RKU

Yule Island, PG

Last Updated
Mar 3, 12:00Z

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Currently using: AYPY
Weather Source: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (AYPY)
Distance: 56nm / 103km from AYRK

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 19 hours ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR AYPY 031200Z 34004KT 9999 FEW050 BKN120 26/23 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 45 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,045 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,045 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AYPY 032245Z 0400/0500 34012KT 9999 SCT018 BKN040 FM040300 32012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT018 BKN040 INTER 0403/0409 27012KT SHRA BKN010 T 28 30 29 28 Q 1007 1006 1004 1005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:35Z BASE
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VFR 340° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRK
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,117 ft 0 ft
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kairuku Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYRK
IATA Code: RKU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 45 ft MSL

Location

City: Yule Island
Country: PG
Latitude: -8.817000°
Longitude: 146.524383°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,117 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

About Kairuku Airport

Kairuku Airport (AYRK/RKU) is located in Yule Island, PG at an elevation of 45 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 3,117 feet.

Airport Overview

Kairuku Airport serves Yule Island 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 (15/33) with surface. The longest runway measures 3,117 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 AYRK, 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.