The Pangia Airstrip (AYPG) is located in the Ialibu-Pangia District, Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.
This airport MSFS airport replacement mod consists of upgrading the Pangia airstrip to DASH 8 Aircraft Standards, and is as consistent as practrical -- given the limited design information online -- with an initiative started in the mid-2010’s by the Pangia/Ialibu District Administration through the Southern Highlands Provincial Government.
The pre-existing Pangia airstrip was a one-way operational strip classified as ‘Z’, 1000m long x 30m wide, having grass covered Red Silt Clay.
Based on the PNG Civil Aviation Authority Physical Standards, the upgrade is to allow for the following minimum physical conditions; Classification ‘Z’, 1750m x 210m Strip, 1750mx30m Runway, 160mx90m Runway End Safety Area and an Apron of 120m x 80m.
In addition, the upgrade was to provide a multiporpose terminal building and an apparent residential/commercial estate built adjacent to the terminal.
While my work is fundamentally based on the limited information about the project available online, I got a bit creative in some areas, including adding a GA Ramp with parking for a few small planes and a fuel station.
I hope you enjoy this airport mod, and happy flying!
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