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Small airport

Wauru Airstrip

ICAO AYJWLocal WUR
Coordinates
4.1820°S, 141.1983°E
Elevation
200 ft (61 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:49

About 12h 11m 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 Wauru Airstrip

Wauru Airstrip is a small airport in Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYJW). It sits at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,290 ft / 698 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Moi Airstrip (AYOX), about 3.2 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

AYJW
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NOTAMs

AYJW

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
15 / 332,290 ft / 698 m—GrsUnlitOpen

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 Wauru Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wauru Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Wauru Airstrip is AYJW.

Where is Wauru Airstrip located?

Wauru Airstrip is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m).

How many runways does Wauru Airstrip have?

Wauru Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,290 ft / 698 m.

What time zone is Wauru Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wauru Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wauru Airstrip is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wauru Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Wauru Airstrip is Moi Airstrip (AYOX), about 3.2 nm to the ene, followed by Idam Airstrip and Yabru Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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