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Sinow Airstrip

ICAO AYQV🇵🇬 Sinow
Coordinates
3.9925°S, 141.5537°E
Elevation
183 ft (56 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
18:26
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 11m 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 Sinow Airstrip

Sinow Airstrip is a small airport in Sinow, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYQV). It sits at an elevation of 183 ft (56 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,021 ft / 616 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Siawi Airstrip (AYZW), about 9 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYQV

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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
15 / 332,021 ft / 616 m98 ftGrassed SandUnlitOpen

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 Sinow Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sinow Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Sinow Airstrip is AYQV.

Where is Sinow Airstrip located?

Sinow Airstrip is small airport located in Sinow, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 183 ft (56 m).

How many runways does Sinow Airstrip have?

Sinow Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,021 ft / 616 m.

What time zone is Sinow Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sinow Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sinow 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 Sinow Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Sinow Airstrip is Siawi Airstrip (AYZW), about 9 nm to the wsw, followed by Ama Airport and Iteri Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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