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Regional Airport · Papua New Guinea

AYBMOPU

Balimo Airport

Balimo, Papua New Guinea

ICAO

AYBM

IATA

OPU

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

51 ft

Country

Papua New Guinea

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at AYBM

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Balimo Airport (AYBM / OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

AYBM is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Papua New Guinea

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Papua New Guinea.

Applicable permit lead times for Papua New Guinea are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Papua New Guinea are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at AYBM

Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYBM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Arrangements at AYBM

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at AYBM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYBM

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for AYBM: 8° 3′ 0″ S 142° 55′ 59″ E; elevation 51 ft.

Crew & Passenger Services in Balimo

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Balimo.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYBM.

Cargo Operations at AYBM

Support for freighter operations into AYBM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Balimo Airport

Latitude
8° 3′ 0″ S
Longitude
142° 55′ 59″ E
ICAO code
AYBM
IATA code
OPU
Municipality
Balimo
Timezone
—
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To OPU?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for AYBM.

Submit flight inquiry for AYBM