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Small airport

Kapi Airstrip

ICAO AYPILocal KAPI🇵🇬 Kapi
Coordinates
6.3710°S, 144.6839°E
Elevation
3,408 ft (1,039 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-CPK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
18:15
Civil dusk
18:36

About 12h 14m 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 Kapi Airstrip

Kapi Airstrip is a small airport in Kapi, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYPI). It sits at an elevation of 3,408 ft (1,039 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Talbakul Airstrip (AYTL), about 2 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
05 / 231,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Black 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 Kapi Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kapi Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Kapi Airstrip is AYPI.

Where is Kapi Airstrip located?

Kapi Airstrip is small airport located in Kapi, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 3,408 ft (1,039 m).

How many runways does Kapi Airstrip have?

Kapi Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Kapi Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kapi Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kapi Airstrip is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kapi Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kapi Airstrip is Talbakul Airstrip (AYTL), about 2 nm to the e, followed by Bomai Airport and Mount Aue Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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