Aussie Group Flights Team - Around the World in 80 Flights: Daru to Kiunga (NH)

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:airplane: LEG 13 — DARU → KIUNGA

PNG Bush‑Strip Mega‑Chain — Kodiak 100 / Caravan

Cruise: 2,500 ft Break: 15 minutes at Suki (AYGN)

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Overview

Leg 13 is a pure PNG bush‑flying marathon: eleven short hops through wetlands, jungle, river bends, and remote communities. The Kodiak 100 and Caravan are in their absolute element here — short‑field performance, rugged handling, and superb visibility at low level. Expect tight approaches, soft‑field departures, and constant terrain immersion.

:small_airplane: Aircraft

Kodiak 100 or C208 Caravan

  • Short‑field capability for grass and dirt strips
  • High‑wing visibility for jungle and river navigation
  • Stable at low altitude and low speed
  • Ideal for 2,500 ft terrain‑hugging operations

:world_map: Route

AYDU → AYLQ → KPL → AYDW → AYST → AYSU → AYOB → AYAK → AYET → AYPC → AYKI

:round_pushpin: Waypoint Descriptions

AYDU — Daru

Depart the mangrove delta and track inland along the Fly River basin.

AYLQ — Lagoon Airstrip

A long, water‑fringed strip with a wide approach. Great early‑leg scenery.

KPL — Kapal Airport

Wetlands and short‑field ops. Expect soft‑field technique on departure.

AYDW — Dewara

A tight jungle approach with trees close to the threshold.

AYST — Sturt Island Airport

Remote, rugged, and atmospheric. Classic PNG bush‑strip energy.

AYSU — Suki (15‑min break)

Perfect midpoint. Grass strip, apron space, and easy in/out. 15‑minute rest stop.

AYOB— Obo Airport

Fly River community strip. Short, narrow, and surrounded by wetlands.

AYAK — Aiambak

River‑bend location with a compact runway. Great for group screenshots.

AYET — Bosset Airport

Jungle ridge strip with a slightly offset approach.

AYPC — Pangoa Airport

Atmospheric mission strip with a tight final and dense vegetation.

AYKI — Kiunga

A proper regional airport to close the leg. Long runway, apron space, and a clean finish.

:compass: Flight Notes

  • Cruise altitude: 2,500 ft
  • Expect humidity, convection, and soft‑field conditions
  • VFR only — terrain and river navigation are essential
  • Hops are short: 8–18 minutes each
  • Maintain spacing on approach — many strips have limited go‑around options

:sunrise_over_mountains: Scenic Highlights

  • Fly River wetlands
  • Lake Murray shoreline
  • Dense jungle ridges
  • Remote PNG communities
  • River‑bend approaches
  • Kiunga basin arrival

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: World in 80 Flights:  Daru to Kiunga
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Kodiak 100 or Caravan
Speed: 150 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See below
Alt: 2,500' 
When:  Friday 1st May
Start: 19:00z
Duration: 1hr 45mins
Distance: 265nm

Take Off from Daru(AYDU)
Track 340 deg to Lagoon Airstrip(AYLQ) 16.7nm
Full Stop Landing at Lagoon Airstrip(AYLQ)
Take Off from Lagoon Airstrip(AYLQ)
Track 297 deg to Kapal Airport(KPL) 22nm
Full Stop Landing at Kapal Airport(KPL)
Take Off from Kapal Airport(KPL)
Track 300 deg to Dewara Airstrip(AYDW) 27nm
Full Stop Landing at Dewara Airstrip(AYDW)
Take Off from Dewara Airstrip(AYDW)
Track 318 deg to Sturt Island(AYST) 17.3nm
Full Stop Landing at Sturt Island(AYST)
Track 277 deg to Suki(AYSU) 33nm
Full Stop Landing at Suki(AYSU) +++ 15min Break +++
Take Off from Suki(AYSU)
Track 315 deg to Obo Airport(AYOB) 36nm
Full Stop Landing at Obo Airport(AYOB)
Take Off from Obo Airport(AYOB)
Track 344 deg to Aiambak Airport(AYAK) 15.2nm
Full Stop Landing at Aiambak Airport(AYAK) 
Take Off from Aiambak Airport(AYAK) 
Track 300 deg to Bosset Airport(AYET) 11.6nm
Full Stop Landing at Bosset Airport(AYET)
Take Off from Bosset Airport(AYET)
Track 061 deg to Pangoa Airport(AYPC) 30nm
Full Stop Landing at Pangoa Airport(AYPC)
Take Off from Pangoa Airport(AYPC)
Track 339 deg to Kiunga(AYKI) 56nm
Full Stop Landing at Kiunga(AYKI)

Airport Details:
 
Daru(AYDU)
Elev: 21'
RW 14/32 Bituminous 4,589'

Lagoon Airstrip(AYLQ)
Elev: 100'
RW 01/19 Grass 2,574'

Kapal Airport(KPL)
Elev: 164'
RW 14/32 Dirt 2,078'

Dewara Airstrip(AYDW)
Elev: 22'
RW 10/28 Grass 2,078'

Sturt Island Airport(AYST)
Elev: 37'
RW 14/32 Grass 1,779'

Suki  Airport(AYSU)
Elev: 29'
RW 16/34 Grass 2,081'

Obo Airport(AYOB)
Elev: 28'
RW 13/31 Grass 1,935'

Aiambak Airport(AYAK)
Elev: 74'
RW 13/31 Dirt 2,644'

Bosset Airport(AYET)
Elev: 54'
RW 14/32 Grass 2,331'

Pangoa Airport(AYPC)
Elev: 48'
RW 01/19 Grass 2,440'

Kiunga(AYKI)
Elev: 107'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 3,934'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
IFR Daru (AYDU) to Kiunga (AYKI).lnmpln (3.0 KB)

MSFS2024:
IFR Daru (AYDU) to Kiunga (AYKI).pln (3.0 KB)

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