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Fogomaiu Airstrip

ICAO AYFOLocal FGM🇵🇬 Fogomaiu
Coordinates
6.5096°S, 143.0794°E
Elevation
737 ft (225 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SHM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:43

About 12h 14m 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 Fogomaiu Airstrip

Fogomaiu Airstrip is a small airport in Fogomaiu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYFO). It sits at an elevation of 737 ft (225 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,998 ft / 609 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Waro Airstrip (AYWY), about 7.3 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

AYFO
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NOTAMs

AYFO

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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
12 / 301,998 ft / 609 m98 ftGrassed Red Silt SandUnlitOpen

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 Fogomaiu Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fogomaiu Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Fogomaiu Airstrip is AYFO.

Where is Fogomaiu Airstrip located?

Fogomaiu Airstrip is small airport located in Fogomaiu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 737 ft (225 m).

How many runways does Fogomaiu Airstrip have?

Fogomaiu Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,998 ft / 609 m.

What time zone is Fogomaiu Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fogomaiu Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fogomaiu Airstrip is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fogomaiu Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Fogomaiu Airstrip is Waro Airstrip (AYWY), about 7.3 nm to the ese, followed by Kaibo Airstrip and Moro Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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