MBV · AYSX · Masa Airport

Masa Airport (MBV)

Masa, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -6.345° 147.591° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMBV
ICAO CodeAYSX
Typesmall airport
NameMasa Airport
MunicipalityMasa
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-6.345° S
Longitude147.591° E
Elevation5900 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionMasa
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
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving MBV

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.3°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

Masa Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the village of Masa in Papua New Guinea's Morobe Province. It provides essential air access for local communities in the rugged Huon Peninsula region, where road infrastructure is limited. The facility primarily handles light aircraft and charter flights connecting remote areas to larger hubs like Lae.

💡 Local Tip
Pack light and carry essential supplies, as luggage space on small charter aircraft is limited and there are no shops or facilities at the airstrip itself.
🚖 Getting There

Ground transport options are minimal, so arranging a vehicle or pickup in advance through local contacts is highly recommended. The airstrip is typically reached via rough bush tracks from surrounding villages, so walking or 4WD vehicles are the norm. Connecting flights through Lae's Nadzab Airport are the most common way to reach this remote area.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Masa Airport?
A: The IATA code is MBV and the ICAO code is AYSX.

Q: What type of aircraft use this airport?
A: The airport primarily serves small propeller aircraft and charter flights typical of Papua New Guinea's regional air network.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights?
A: Scheduled service is limited; most flights operate on demand or through charter operators serving the Huon Peninsula region.

Q: Is the airport suitable for large aircraft?
A: No, this is a small regional airstrip designed only for light aircraft operations.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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