Regional airport · Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
Kundiawa/Chimbu
- Elevation
- 4,974 ft
- Coordinates
- 6°01′S 144°58′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Port Moresby
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Field information
AYCH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kundiawa/Chimbu (AYCH/CMU) has one runway, 03/21, 3,330 ft (1,015 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at AYCH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Port Moresby
Country
Papua New Guinea
PG
Municipality
Kundiawa
Elevation
4,974 ft
Position
-6.0243, 144.9710
Runways · AYCH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) | 89 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at AYCH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kundiawa/Chimbu (AYCH / CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk. AYCH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at AYCH
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at AYCH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYCH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at AYCH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at AYCH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYCH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for AYCH: 6° 1′ 27″ S 144° 58′ 16″ E; elevation 4974 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kundiawa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kundiawa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYCH.
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Cargo Operations at AYCH
Support for freighter operations into AYCH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where AYCH sits in the network
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Operating into AYCH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kundiawa/Chimbu — one desk for the whole trip.