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Iropena Airstrip

ICAO AYIPLocal IRP🇵🇬 Iropena
Coordinates
5.0326°S, 143.8711°E
Elevation
5,190 ft (1,582 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EPW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
18:18
Civil dusk
18:38

About 12h 12m 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 Iropena Airstrip

Iropena Airstrip is a small airport in Iropena, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYIP). It sits at an elevation of 5,190 ft (1,582 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,509 ft / 460 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport (YEQ), about 5.4 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYIP

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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
18 / 361,509 ft / 460 m98 ftGrassed Brown Silt 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 Iropena Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Iropena Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Iropena Airstrip is AYIP.

Where is Iropena Airstrip located?

Iropena Airstrip is small airport located in Iropena, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,190 ft (1,582 m).

How many runways does Iropena Airstrip have?

Iropena Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,509 ft / 460 m.

What time zone is Iropena Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Iropena Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Iropena Airstrip is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Iropena Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Iropena Airstrip is Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport (YEQ), about 5.4 nm to the sse, followed by Yambaitok and Eleme Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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