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Small airport

Maposi Airstrip

ICAO AYPSLocal MPI🇵🇬 Maposi
Coordinates
4.5460°S, 142.2211°E
Elevation
104 ft (32 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-ESW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
18:57

About 11h 54m 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 Maposi Airstrip

Maposi Airstrip is a small airport in Maposi, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYPS). It sits at an elevation of 104 ft (32 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,640 ft / 500 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Moropote Airstrip (AYEZ), about 7.3 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01D / 19A1,640 ft / 500 mGrsUnlitOpen

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 Maposi Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Maposi Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Maposi Airstrip is AYPS.

Where is Maposi Airstrip located?

Maposi Airstrip is small airport located in Maposi, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 104 ft (32 m).

How many runways does Maposi Airstrip have?

Maposi Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,640 ft / 500 m.

What time zone is Maposi Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Maposi Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Maposi Airstrip is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Maposi Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Maposi Airstrip is Moropote Airstrip (AYEZ), about 7.3 nm to the ese, followed by Wario Airstrip and Hauna Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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