Brugam Airstrip

AYUG

Wa'ahun, PG

Last Updated
Mar 25, 04:24Z

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Currently using: AYWK
Weather Source: Wewak International Airport (AYWK)
Distance: 50nm / 92km from AYUG

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 689 hours ago
04:24Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
6 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
14,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI AYWK 250424Z 31006KT 9999 VCTS FEW018CB SCT020 BKN140 27/25 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 595 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 14,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,395 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,595 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,595 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brugam Airstrip is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 14,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 689.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 14000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YUG
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
1,594 ft 98 ft Grassed brown clay
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brugam Airstrip - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYUG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 595 ft MSL

Location

City: Wa'ahun
Country: PG
Latitude: -3.638100°
Longitude: 142.837900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 1,594 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grassed brown clay
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Brugam Airstrip

Brugam Airstrip (AYUG) is located in Wa'ahun, PG at an elevation of 595 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 1,594 feet.

Airport Overview

Brugam Airstrip serves Wa'ahun 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 brown clay surface. The longest runway measures 1,594 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 AYUG, 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.