Tokua Airport

AYTK / RAB

Kokopo, PG

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Tokua Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYTK
IATA Code: RAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Kokopo
Country: PG
Latitude: -4.340460°
Longitude: 152.380005°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,643 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tokua Airport

Overview

Tokua Airport serves the Kokopo region in Papua New Guinea, situated at an elevation of 49 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for East New Britain Province, supporting regional and potentially international commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Located near 4.34 degrees south latitude, Tokua Airport experiences a tropical maritime climate with consistent temperatures and potential convective weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather changes typical of equatorial coastal environments, with potential thunderstorm development and localized precipitation.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (10/28) measuring 5,643 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its coastal location near 152.38 degrees east longitude suggests potential wind variations and the need for careful wind assessment during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 provides a primary landing surface oriented in an east-west configuration, which may offer advantages depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight planning, considering the runway's length and the potential for localized terrain and weather interactions in this coastal Papua New Guinean environment.

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

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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.