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Small airport

Aitape Airport

IATA ATPICAO AYAILocal APE🇵🇬 Aitape
Coordinates
3.1436°S, 142.3468°E
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:34
Civil dusk
18:55

About 12h 3m 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 Aitape Airport

Aitape Airport is an airfield in Aitape, in the Sandaun Province of Papua New Guinea. There is another airstrip at Tadji about 10 km to the east, where most flights land.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

AYAI
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NOTAMs

AYAI

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 342,769 ft / 844 m98 ftGrassed Grey 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 Aitape Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Aitape Airport?

The ICAO code for Aitape Airport is AYAI, and its IATA code is ATP.

Where is Aitape Airport located?

Aitape Airport is small airport located in Aitape, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Aitape Airport have?

Aitape Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,769 ft / 844 m.

What time zone is Aitape Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Aitape Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aitape Airport is approximately 3.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aitape Airport?

The nearest airport to Aitape Airport is Tadji Airport (TAJ), about 6 nm to the ese, followed by Sissano Airport and Sibilanga Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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