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Kubuna Airstrip

ICAO AYKN🇵🇬 Kubuna Mission
Coordinates
8.6917°S, 146.7566°E
Elevation
200 ft (61 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-CPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:08
Civil dusk
18:29

About 12h 17m 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 Kubuna Airstrip

Kubuna Airstrip is a small airport in Kubuna Mission, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYKN). It sits at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kairuku Airport (RKU), about 15.7 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYKN

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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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 Kubuna Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kubuna Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Kubuna Airstrip is AYKN.

Where is Kubuna Airstrip located?

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

What time zone is Kubuna Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kubuna Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kubuna Airstrip is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kubuna Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kubuna Airstrip is Kairuku Airport (RKU), about 15.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Fane Airport and Tapini Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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