Buka Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Buka Island, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is BUA and its ICAO code is AYBK. The airport lies at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 5,125 ft (1,562 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Bougainville time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BUA
- ICAO code
- AYBK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 11 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- -5.4223, 154.6727
- Time zone
- Pacific/Bougainville
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,125 ft · 1,562 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Buka Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIE Aropa Airport | Kieta, Papua New Guinea | 153 km · 95 mi |
| BAS Ballalae Airport | Ballalae, Solomon Islands | 220 km · 137 mi |
| CHY Choiseul Bay Airport | Choiseul Bay, Solomon Islands | 238 km · 148 mi |
| MNY Mono Airport | Stirling Island, Solomon Islands | 243 km · 151 mi |
| RAB Tokua Airport | Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 281 km · 175 mi |
| LNV Londolovit Airport | Londolovit, Papua New Guinea | 348 km · 216 mi |
| GZO Nusatupe Airport | Gizo, Solomon Islands | 383 km · 238 mi |
| KGE Kaghau Airport | Kagau Island, Solomon Islands | 385 km · 239 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BUA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,192 | 1,984 | 1,724 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,814 | 2,991 | 2,599 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,678 | 3,528 | 3,066 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,382 | 3,966 | 3,446 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,094 | 5,651 | 4,910 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,061 | 6,252 | 5,432 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,198 | 6,958 | 6,047 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,910 | 7,401 | 6,431 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,183 | 8,191 | 7,118 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,263 | 8,241 | 7,161 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,354 | 8,298 | 7,211 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,814 | 8,584 | 7,459 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,134 | 8,782 | 7,632 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,404 | 8,950 | 7,777 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,503 | 9,012 | 7,831 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,070 | 9,986 | 8,677 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | LAE RDO | 127.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Buka Airport?
The IATA code of Buka Airport is BUA and its ICAO code is AYBK.
Where is Buka Airport located?
Buka Airport is in Buka Island, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, at -5.4223, 154.6727.
What time zone is Buka Airport in?
Buka Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Bougainville. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Buka Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 5,125 ft (1,562 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Buka Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aropa Airport (KIE), about 153 km (95 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.