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Small airport

Moropote Airstrip

ICAO AYEZLocal MTE🇵🇬 Moropote
Coordinates
4.5871°S, 142.3357°E
Elevation
149 ft (45 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-ESW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
18:57

About 11h 54m 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 Moropote Airstrip

Moropote Airstrip is a small airport in Moropote, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYEZ). It sits at an elevation of 149 ft (45 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Maposi Airstrip (AYPS), about 7.3 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

AYEZ

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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 Moropote Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Moropote Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Moropote Airstrip is AYEZ.

Where is Moropote Airstrip located?

Moropote Airstrip is small airport located in Moropote, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 149 ft (45 m).

What time zone is Moropote Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Moropote Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Moropote Airstrip is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Moropote Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Moropote Airstrip is Maposi Airstrip (AYPS), about 7.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Sumwari Airstrip and Pukapuki Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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