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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Simogu Airstrip

ICAO AYQMLocal SMG🇵🇬 Simogu
Coordinates
6.8008°S, 145.7134°E
Elevation
4,990 ft (1,521 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EHG
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:18
Civil dusk
18:40

About 11h 47m 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 Simogu Airstrip

Simogu Airstrip is a small airport in Simogu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYQM). It sits at an elevation of 4,990 ft (1,521 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,706 ft / 520 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Gema Airstrip (AYGM), about 3.7 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 341,706 ft / 520 m98 ftGrassed Brown Silt 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 Simogu Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Simogu Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Simogu Airstrip is AYQM.

Where is Simogu Airstrip located?

Simogu Airstrip is small airport located in Simogu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,990 ft (1,521 m).

How many runways does Simogu Airstrip have?

Simogu Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,706 ft / 520 m.

What time zone is Simogu Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Simogu Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Simogu Airstrip is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Simogu Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Simogu Airstrip is Gema Airstrip (AYGM), about 3.7 nm to the e, followed by Norambi Airstrip. and Owena Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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