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Sumwari Airstrip

ICAO AYQWLocal SMR🇵🇬 Sumwari
Coordinates
4.7508°S, 142.3686°E
Elevation
465 ft (142 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-ESW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:23
Civil dusk
18:44

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 Sumwari Airstrip

Sumwari Airstrip is a small airport in Sumwari, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYQW). It sits at an elevation of 465 ft (142 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,942 ft / 592 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Moropote Airstrip (AYEZ), about 10 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYQW

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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
07 / 251,942 ft / 592 m49 ftGrsUnlitOpen

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 Sumwari Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sumwari Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Sumwari Airstrip is AYQW.

Where is Sumwari Airstrip located?

Sumwari Airstrip is small airport located in Sumwari, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 465 ft (142 m).

How many runways does Sumwari Airstrip have?

Sumwari Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,942 ft / 592 m.

What time zone is Sumwari Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sumwari Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sumwari Airstrip is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sumwari Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Sumwari Airstrip is Moropote Airstrip (AYEZ), about 10 nm to the n, followed by April River Airport and Maposi Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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