BUL · AYBU · Bulolo Airport

Bulolo Airport (BUL)

Bulolo, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -7.216° 146.649° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeBUL
ICAO CodeAYBU
Typesmall airport
NameBulolo Airport
MunicipalityBulolo
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-7.216° S
Longitude146.649° E
Elevation2240 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionBulolo
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+10
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
Loading season...
Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving BUL

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (7.2°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Bulolo Airport (BUL) is a small regional airstrip serving the town of Bulolo in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The town has a rich history tied to the gold mining boom of the early 20th century, once hosting one of the world's largest gold dredging operations. The airport primarily supports general aviation and charter flights connecting the community to larger hubs like Lae.

💡 Local Tip
Carry only what you need for the day in a small pack, as there are no luggage carts or storage facilities at the terminal.
🚖 Getting There

Ground transport options are limited; arrange a vehicle through your hotel or a local contact in advance. The town center is only a short drive from the airstrip. Many visitors fly in via Lae's Nadzab Airport and connect onward to Bulolo by smaller aircraft.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of airport is Bulolo Airport?
A: It is a small regional airport primarily handling general aviation and charter flights.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights to Bulolo?
A: Scheduled service is limited or irregular; most visitors arrive via charter or connecting flights from Lae.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: The airport has minimal passenger facilities typical of remote Papua New Guinea airstrips, with no jet bridges or large terminals.

Q: Is the airport suitable for large aircraft?
A: No, the short runway accommodates only small propeller aircraft and light charter planes.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

🗺 Location Map

🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
WUG Wau Airport Wau, Papua New Guinea 16.3 km 10.1 mi View →
ZEN Zenag Airport Zenag, Papua New Guinea 29.6 km 18.4 mi View →
HNI Heiweni Airport Heiweni, Papua New Guinea 33.5 km 20.8 mi View →
LNM Langimar Airport Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea 46.6 km 29.0 mi View →
BRP Biaru Airport Biaru, Papua New Guinea 51.8 km 32.2 mi View →

🔧 Quick Tools

🔟 Distance Calculator
From BUL
📍 Nearest Airport
Near this location
🕒 Timezone Lookup
Pacific/Port_Moresby
🌎 Map with Airport
View on map
← Back to World Airport Database