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Small airport

Arou Airstrip

ICAO AYAU🇵🇬 Arou
Coordinates
5.4951°S, 142.5137°E
Elevation
4,830 ft (1,472 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-HLA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
18:31
Civil dusk
18:53

About 11h 50m 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 Arou Airstrip

Arou Airstrip is a small airport in Arou, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYAU). It sits at an elevation of 4,830 ft (1,472 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,001 ft / 610 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kelabo Airstrip (PG-0069), about 5.3 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 322,001 ft / 610 m98 ftGrassed Brown ClayUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Arou Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Arou Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Arou Airstrip is AYAU.

Where is Arou Airstrip located?

Arou Airstrip is small airport located in Arou, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,830 ft (1,472 m).

How many runways does Arou Airstrip have?

Arou Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,001 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Arou Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Arou Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Arou Airstrip is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Arou Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Arou Airstrip is Kelabo Airstrip (PG-0069), about 5.3 nm to the se, followed by Kopiago Airport and Auwi Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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