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Small airport

Afore Airstrip

IATA AFRICAO AYAFLocal AFE🇵🇬 Afore
Coordinates
9.1387°S, 148.3907°E
Elevation
2,500 ft (762 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NPP
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:02
Civil dusk
18:24

About 11h 38m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Afore Airstrip

Afore Airstrip is an airstrip in Afore, Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 212,073 ft / 632 m98 ftGrassed Brown Silt ClayUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Afore Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Afore Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Afore Airstrip is AYAF, and its IATA code is AFR.

Where is Afore Airstrip located?

Afore Airstrip is small airport located in Afore, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,500 ft (762 m).

How many runways does Afore Airstrip have?

Afore Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,073 ft / 632 m.

What time zone is Afore Airstrip in?

Afore Airstrip is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Afore Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Afore Airstrip is approximately 5.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Afore Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Afore Airstrip is Sila Airport (SIL), about 3.9 nm to the n, followed by Gewoia Airport and Itokama Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Afore Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.