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Kosimbi Airstrip

ICAO AYOS🇵🇬 Kosimbi Mission
Coordinates
3.9522°S, 143.1767°E
Elevation
149 ft (45 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-ESW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:41

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 Kosimbi Airstrip

Kosimbi Airstrip is a small airport in Kosimbi Mission, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYOS). It sits at an elevation of 149 ft (45 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,968 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Yagiap Airstrip (AYYC), about 4.6 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYOS

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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
17 / 351,968 ft / 600 m——UnlitOpen

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 Kosimbi Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kosimbi Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Kosimbi Airstrip is AYOS.

Where is Kosimbi Airstrip located?

Kosimbi Airstrip is small airport located in Kosimbi Mission, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 149 ft (45 m).

How many runways does Kosimbi Airstrip have?

Kosimbi Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,968 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Kosimbi Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kosimbi Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kosimbi Airstrip is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kosimbi Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kosimbi Airstrip is Yagiap Airstrip (AYYC), about 4.6 nm to the sse, followed by Torembi Airport and Slai Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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