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Haewenai Airstrip

ICAO AYHW🇵🇬 Haewenai
Coordinates
5.7219°S, 141.3205°E
Elevation
220 ft (67 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:49

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 Haewenai Airstrip

Haewenai Airstrip is a small airport in Haewenai, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYHW). It sits at an elevation of 220 ft (67 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Rumginae Airport (RMN), about 10.9 nm to the ssw.

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

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 261,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Brown Silty 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 Haewenai Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Haewenai Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Haewenai Airstrip is AYHW.

Where is Haewenai Airstrip located?

Haewenai Airstrip is small airport located in Haewenai, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 220 ft (67 m).

How many runways does Haewenai Airstrip have?

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

What time zone is Haewenai Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Haewenai Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Haewenai Airstrip is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Haewenai Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Haewenai Airstrip is Rumginae Airport (RMN), about 10.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Matkomnae Airstrip and Kungim Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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