Balimo Airport

AYBM / OPU

Balimo, PG

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Balimo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYBM
IATA Code: OPU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 51 ft MSL

Location

City: Balimo
Country: PG
Latitude: -8.050000°
Longitude: 142.932999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway information not available

About Balimo Airport

Overview

Balimo Airport serves the remote Western Province of Papua New Guinea, located at coordinates -8.050000, 142.932999. As a medium airport situated at an elevation of 51 feet mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Balimo region, supporting local and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 51 ft MSL indicates a relatively flat surrounding terrain with minimal altitude-related atmospheric challenges. Given its tropical location, pilots should anticipate potential humidity, convective weather patterns, and localized visibility variations typical of Papua New Guinea's coastal and inland regions.

Notable Features

Balimo Airport is positioned in a geographically complex area of Papua New Guinea, likely featuring challenging terrain and potentially unpredictable local wind conditions. The airport's medium classification suggests it can accommodate a range of aircraft types, though precise runway details were not specified in the provided information.

Approach Considerations

Pilots approaching Balimo Airport should prepare for operations in a remote, potentially less-developed aviation environment. Due to the airport's low elevation and geographic location, standard tropical approach considerations such as potential afternoon thunderstorm development and variable wind conditions should be carefully assessed during flight planning.

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.