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Somokopa Airstrip

ICAO AYPA🇵🇬 Somokopa
Coordinates
7.0838°S, 142.5140°E
Elevation
489 ft (149 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:45

About 12h 15m 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 Somokopa Airstrip

Somokopa Airstrip is a small airport in Somokopa, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYPA). It sits at an elevation of 489 ft (149 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,680 ft / 512 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Wawoi Falls Airport (WAJ), about 11.6 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

AYPA
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NOTAMs

AYPA

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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
11 / 291,680 ft / 512 m98 ftGrassed Red 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 Somokopa Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Somokopa Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Somokopa Airstrip is AYPA.

Where is Somokopa Airstrip located?

Somokopa Airstrip is small airport located in Somokopa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 489 ft (149 m).

How many runways does Somokopa Airstrip have?

Somokopa Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,680 ft / 512 m.

What time zone is Somokopa Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Somokopa Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Somokopa 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 Somokopa Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Somokopa Airstrip is Wawoi Falls Airport (WAJ), about 11.6 nm to the ne, followed by Guavi Airstrip and Lake Campbell Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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