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Sorimi Airstrip

ICAO AYQR🇵🇬 Sorimi
Coordinates
4.3239°S, 141.3756°E
Elevation
450 ft (137 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-ESW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:48

About 12h 12m 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 Sorimi Airstrip

Sorimi Airstrip is a small airport in Sorimi, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYQR). It sits at an elevation of 450 ft (137 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Iteri Airstrip (AYIT), about 10.1 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYQR

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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
12 / 301,969 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 Sorimi Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sorimi Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Sorimi Airstrip is AYQR.

Where is Sorimi Airstrip located?

Sorimi Airstrip is small airport located in Sorimi, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 450 ft (137 m).

How many runways does Sorimi Airstrip have?

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

What time zone is Sorimi Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sorimi Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sorimi Airstrip is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sorimi Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Sorimi Airstrip is Iteri Airstrip (AYIT), about 10.1 nm to the ene, followed by Moi Airstrip and Idam Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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