BUA — Buka

BUA is the IATA airport code for Buka, Papua New Guinea. Local time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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BUA is the IATA airport code for Buka, Papua New Guinea. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where BUA is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

BUA airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	BUA
Airport	Buka
Country	Papua New Guinea
Coordinates	5.4224° S, 154.6729° E
Timezone	Pacific/Port_Moresby

Buka is served by BUA in Papua New Guinea.

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BUA airport code — common questions

What airport has the code BUA?

BUA is the IATA code for Buka, Papua New Guinea. You'll see BUA on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is BUA airport located?

BUA serves Buka, Papua New Guinea, at approximately 5.4224° S, 154.6729° E.

How do I get from BUA into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Buka on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is BUA in?

BUA operates on the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.