Sturt Island Airport
Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)
About 11h 43m 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 Sturt Island Airport
Sturt Island Airport is a small airport in Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYST). It sits at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Ali Airstrip (PG-0004), about 14.3 nm to the nne.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
AYSTLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Sturt Island Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Sturt Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Sturt Island Airport is AYST.
Where is Sturt Island Airport located?
Sturt Island Airport is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).
What time zone is Sturt Island Airport in?
Sturt Island Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sturt Island Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sturt Island Airport is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sturt Island Airport?
The nearest airport to Sturt Island Airport is Ali Airstrip (PG-0004), about 14.3 nm to the nne, followed by Dewara Airstrip and Suame Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sturt Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.