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Small airport

Gema Airstrip

ICAO AYGMLocal GEMA🇵🇬 Gema
Coordinates
6.8031°S, 145.7759°E
Elevation
5,370 ft (1,637 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EHG
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:11
Civil dusk
18:32

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 Gema Airstrip

Gema Airstrip is a small airport in Gema, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYGM). It sits at an elevation of 5,370 ft (1,637 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,837 ft / 560 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Simogu Airstrip (AYQM), about 3.7 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
02 / 201,837 ft / 560 m98 ftGrassed Brown 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 Gema Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gema Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Gema Airstrip is AYGM.

Where is Gema Airstrip located?

Gema Airstrip is small airport located in Gema, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,370 ft (1,637 m).

How many runways does Gema Airstrip have?

Gema Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,837 ft / 560 m.

What time zone is Gema Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gema Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gema Airstrip is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gema Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Gema Airstrip is Simogu Airstrip (AYQM), about 3.7 nm to the w, followed by Aziana Airstrip and Wuyabo Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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