Aussie Group Flights Team - Around the World in 80 Flights: The Border Run to Vanimo (SH)

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:airplane: LEG 18 — BORAM → VANIMO

The Border Run — PNG Bush Flying Series

Cruise: 6,500 ft Break: 15 min at AYAI (Aitape) Sim Time: 08:00 AM Aircraft: Kodiak 100 / C208 Caravan Total Distance: ≈ 184 NM Estimated Duration: ≈ 1 h 25 m (including break)

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Overview

Leg 18 closes the Papua New Guinea chapter, tracing the north coast from Wewak to Vanimo. It’s a relaxed yet symbolic finale — low‑altitude coastal flying, river deltas, and tropical plains leading to the Indonesian border. Expect smooth air early, light coastal turbulence near Aitape, and a cinematic arrival into Vanimo.

:small_airplane: Aircraft

Kodiak 100 / C208 Caravan

  • Perfect for low‑altitude coastal navigation
  • Excellent short‑field handling for PNG strips
  • Ideal for the relaxed pace of the Border Run

:world_map: Route (Full‑Stop Landings at Every Strip)

AYWK → AYHF → AYUG → AYYQ → AYZB → AYAI (Break) → AYOR → AYFS → AYZS → AYVN

:round_pushpin: Waypoint Descriptions

AYWK — Boram (Wewak)

Departure hub. Coastal climb‑out over the Sepik delta.

AYHF — Hayfield

Long initial leg. Flat terrain, river crossings.

AYUG — Brugam Airstrip

Short hop. Lowland strip surrounded by wetlands.

AYYQ — Yagrombok Airstrip

Tight valley approach. Expect humidity haze.

AYZB — Sibilanga Airstrip

Short, sloped strip. Good group spacing required.

:hot_beverage: AYAI — Aitape (15‑min Break)

Beachfront strip with apron space and ocean views. Perfect midpoint regroup before the final coastal run.

AYOR — Kabori Airstrip

Jungle fringe strip. Moderate slope, short runway.

AYFS — Fas Airstrip

Flat, open terrain. Easy approach.

AYZS — Ossima Airport

Coastal strip with sea‑breeze crosswinds.

AYVN — Vanimo (Finale)

Border city. Wide apron, ocean backdrop, and the gateway to Indonesia.

:compass: Flight Notes

  • Cruise altitude: 6,500 ft
  • Full‑stop landings at each strip
  • Expect coastal crosswinds and humid conditions
  • Maintain spacing — visibility may drop in rain cells
  • Engagement level: Medium — short hops and smooth terrain

:sunrise_over_mountains: Scenic Highlights

  • Sepik River delta departure
  • Coastal run past Aitape
  • Jungle approach into Kabori and Fas
  • Ocean arrival into Vanimo

:camera_with_flash: Suggested Screenshot Moments

  • Morning departure from Wewak
  • Beachfront break at Aitape
  • Group formation over the coast
  • Arrival into Vanimo marking PNG completion

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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:  Boram to Vanimo
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Kodiak 100 or Caravan
Speed: 150 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See below
Alt: 6,500' 
When:  Friday 5th June
Start: 10:00z
Duration: 1hr 20mins
Distance: 184nm

Take Off from Boram(AYWK)
Track 256 deg to Hayfield(AYHF) 37nm
Full Stop Landing at Hayfield(AYHF)
Take Off from Hayfield(AYHF)
Track 282 deg to Brugam(AYUG) 13.7nm
Full Stop Landing at Brugam(AYUG)
Take Off from Brugam(AYUG)
Track 281 deg to Yagrombok(AYYQ) 13nm
Full Stop Landing at Yagrombok(AYYQ)
Take Off from Yagrombok(AYYQ)
Track 314 deg to Sibilanga(AYZB) 11.2nm
Full Stop Landing at Sibilanga(AYZB)
Take Off from Sibilanga(AYZB)
Track 329 deg to Aitape(AYAI) 20nm
Full Stop Landing at Aitape(AYAI) +++ 15min Break +++
Take Off from Aitape(AYAI)
Track 247 deg to Kabori(AYOR) 31nm
Full Stop Landing at Kabori(AYOR)
Take Off from Kabori(AYOR)
Track 285 deg to Fas(AYFS) 24nm
Full Stop Landing at Fas(AYFS)
Take Off from Fas(AYFS)
Track 325 deg to Ossima(AYZS) 20nm
Full Stop Landing at Ossima(AYZS)
Take Off from Ossima(AYZS)
Track 359 deg to Vanimo(AYVN) 13.3nm
Full Stop Landing at Vanimo(AYVN)

Airport Details:
 
Boram(AYWK)
Elev: 18'
RW 10/28 Bituminous 5,244'

Hayfield(AYHF)
Elev: 442'
RW 17/35 Grass 3,628'

Brugam(AYUG)
Elev: 678'
RW 07/25 Grass 1,709'

Yagrombok(AYYQ) 
Elev: 1,492'
RW 03/21 Dirt 1,577'

Sibilanga(AYZB)
Elev: 2,364'
RW 08/26 Grass 1,455'

Aitape(AYAI)
Elev: 12'
RW 17/35 Grass 1,524'

Kabori(AYOR)
Elev: 2,075'
RW 05/23 Grass 1,374'

Fas(AYFS)
Elev: 1,182'
RW 09/27 Grass 1,818'

Ossima(AYZS)
Elev: 194'
RW 14/32 Grass 1,700'

Vanimo(AYVN)
Elev: 18'
RW 12/30 Bituminous 5,767'
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Flight plan:
VFR Boram (AYWK) to Vanimo (AYVN).pln (2.8 KB)

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