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Small airport

Foroko Airstrip

ICAO AYFKLocal FRO🇵🇬 Foroko
Coordinates
5.3283°S, 144.8944°E
Elevation
412 ft (126 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:43

About 12h 0m 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 Foroko Airstrip

Foroko Airstrip is a small airport in Foroko, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYFK). It sits at an elevation of 412 ft (126 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Junkaral Airstrip (PG-0030), about 9 nm to the se.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYFK

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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
06 / 241,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Black 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 Foroko Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Foroko Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Foroko Airstrip is AYFK.

Where is Foroko Airstrip located?

Foroko Airstrip is small airport located in Foroko, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 412 ft (126 m).

How many runways does Foroko Airstrip have?

Foroko Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Foroko Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Foroko Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Foroko Airstrip is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Foroko Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Foroko Airstrip is Junkaral Airstrip (PG-0030), about 9 nm to the se, followed by Kanainj Airport and Bank Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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