BUA

Buka Airport

Buka Island · Papua New GuineaICAO AYBK

Buka Airport (BUA) is an airport serving Buka Island, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 5° 25' 20.4" S, 154° 40' 22.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

11/ 3m

Pacific/Port Moresby

GMT+10

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Airport Details

IATA Code

BUA

ICAO Code

AYBK

City

Buka Island

Country

Papua New Guinea

Elevation

11 ft

Local Time

04:40 AM (GMT+10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-5.4223°

Longitude:154.6730°

Popular Routes from BUA

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
RAB	Tokua, Papua New Guinea	175 mi	0h 50m	short-haul	72 kg	View
POM	Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea	581 mi	1h 36m	short-haul	238 kg	View

Airlines Operating at BUA

2 active airlines serving Buka Airport.

Air Niugini

PXPapua New Guinea

Airlines PNG

CGPapua New Guinea

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Buka Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Choiseul Bay Airport	CHY	Choiseul Bay	Solomon Islands	238 km
Tokua Airport	RAB	Tokua	Papua New Guinea	281 km
Kimbe Airport	HKN	Hoskins	Papua New Guinea	473 km
Kaghau Airport	KGE	Kagau Island	Solomon Islands	385 km
Nusatupe Airport	GZO	Gizo	Solomon Islands	382 km
Munda Airport	MUA	Munda	Solomon Islands	430 km
Ramata Airport	RBV	Ramata	Solomon Islands	447 km
Suavanao Airport	VAO	Suavanao	Solomon Islands	509 km

Other Airports in Papua New Guinea

Misima Island Airport

MISMisima Island

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 5° 25' 20.4" S
Longitude (DMS): 154° 40' 22.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): -5.422320
Longitude (Decimal): 154.673004
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset: GMT+10
Current Local Time: 04:40 AM
Elevation (ft): 11 ft
Elevation (m): 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Buka Airport?

The IATA code for Buka Airport is BUA, and its ICAO code is AYBK. The airport is located in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea.

How many destinations can you fly to from BUA?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea.

What airlines fly from BUA?

There are 2 airlines operating from BUA, including Air Niugini, Airlines PNG.

What timezone is Buka Airport in?

Buka Airport is in the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Buka Airport?

Buka Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 meters) above sea level.

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