Airport code
BUA — Buka Airport
BUA is the IATA code for Buka Airport, an airport serving Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. Its ICAO code is AYBK, and it operates in the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone (UTC+10). The airport sits at -5.4223, 154.6730 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m).
Overview
About Buka Airport
Buka Airport is an airport serving Buka Island in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BUA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | AYBK |
| Airport name | Buka Airport |
| City | Buka Island |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Time zone | Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10) |
| Latitude | -5.4223 |
| Longitude | 154.6730 |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,125 ft (1,562 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Buka Airport?
The IATA code for Buka Airport is BUA.
What is the ICAO code for Buka Airport?
The ICAO code for Buka Airport is AYBK.
Where is BUA airport located?
Buka Airport (BUA) is located in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea.
What time zone is BUA in?
Buka Airport operates in the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone, which is UTC+10.
What is the nearest airport to BUA?
The nearest airport to Buka Airport (BUA) is Ballalae Airport (BAS) in Ballalae, about 220 km away.
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