AYOD

Obura Airstrip

Obura, Eastern Highlands ProvinceElevation 5,600 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,870 ft

09/27
Dimensions
4,020 x 75 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 09106°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27286°T
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Obura Airstrip is in Obura, Eastern Highlands Province. Field elevation 5,600 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerALVIN WERNEKE
Manager phone907-442-3147
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAYOD
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionEastern Highlands Province
CountryPapua New Guinea
Coordinates-6.5507, 145.9728
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
PARL PWR LINE N.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
DIP ABEAM SLOUGH.
ACTVT MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
FLOAT PLANE OPS ON LAKE.
COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -37C.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AYOD have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AYOD. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AYOD have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AYOD. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AYOD?
AYOD sits at 5,600 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AYOD?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.