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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Hewa Airstrip

ICAO AYHJLocal HEWA🇵🇬 Hewa
Coordinates
5.1914°S, 142.9595°E
Elevation
5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EPW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
18:31
Civil dusk
18:53

About 11h 52m 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 Hewa Airstrip

Hewa Airstrip is a small airport in Hewa, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYHJ). It sits at an elevation of 5,000 ft (1,524 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Yifki Airstrip (PG-0110), about 8.9 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

AYHJ

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 191,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrass 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 Hewa Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hewa Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Hewa Airstrip is AYHJ.

Where is Hewa Airstrip located?

Hewa Airstrip is small airport located in Hewa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,000 ft (1,524 m).

How many runways does Hewa Airstrip have?

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

What time zone is Hewa Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hewa Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hewa Airstrip is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hewa Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Hewa Airstrip is Yifki Airstrip (PG-0110), about 8.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Paiela Airport and Kairik Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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