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Small airport

Blackwara Airport

ICAO AYBW
Coordinates
2.6182°S, 141.0920°E
Elevation
58 ft (18 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
18:42
Civil dusk
19:04

About 11h 59m 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 Blackwara Airport

Blackwara Airport is a small airport in Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYBW). It sits at an elevation of 58 ft (18 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Vanimo Airport (VAI), about 13.4 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

AYBW

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 231,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen

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 Blackwara Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Blackwara Airport?

The ICAO code for Blackwara Airport is AYBW.

Where is Blackwara Airport located?

Blackwara Airport is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 58 ft (18 m).

How many runways does Blackwara Airport have?

Blackwara Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Blackwara Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Blackwara Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Blackwara Airport is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Blackwara Airport?

The nearest airport to Blackwara Airport is Vanimo Airport (VAI), about 13.4 nm to the ese, followed by Ossima Airport and Begowre Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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