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Gawa Airstrip

ICAO AYGQLocal GAWA🇵🇬 Gawa
Coordinates
5.2590°S, 142.2330°E
Elevation
6,500 ft (1,981 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:45

About 12h 13m 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 Gawa Airstrip

Gawa Airstrip is a small airport in Gawa, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYGQ). It sits at an elevation of 6,500 ft (1,981 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Oksapmin Airport (OKP), about 2 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

AYGQ
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NOTAMs

AYGQ

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
11 / 291,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Limestone GravelUnlitOpen

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 Gawa Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gawa Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Gawa Airstrip is AYGQ.

Where is Gawa Airstrip located?

Gawa Airstrip is small airport located in Gawa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 6,500 ft (1,981 m).

How many runways does Gawa Airstrip have?

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

What time zone is Gawa Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gawa Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gawa Airstrip is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gawa Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Gawa Airstrip is Oksapmin Airport (OKP), about 2 nm to the nnw, followed by Tekin Airport and Agali Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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