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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Begesin Airstrip

ICAO AYBSLocal BGI🇵🇬 Begesin
Coordinates
5.3882°S, 145.4474°E
Elevation
980 ft (299 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:42

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 Begesin Airstrip

Begesin Airstrip is a small airport in Begesin, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYBS). It sits at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,640 ft / 500 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Brahman Airstrip (BRH), about 21.6 nm to the s.

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
12 / 301,640 ft / 500 m98 ftGrassed Black 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 Begesin Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Begesin Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Begesin Airstrip is AYBS.

Where is Begesin Airstrip located?

Begesin Airstrip is small airport located in Begesin, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m).

How many runways does Begesin Airstrip have?

Begesin Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,640 ft / 500 m.

What time zone is Begesin Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Begesin Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Begesin Airstrip is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Begesin Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Begesin Airstrip is Brahman Airstrip (BRH), about 21.6 nm to the s, followed by Madang Airport and Moki Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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