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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Tapen Airstrip

ICAO AYTQ🇵🇬 Tapen
Coordinates
5.8559°S, 146.6384°E
Elevation
5,066 ft (1,544 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:38

About 11h 50m 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 Tapen Airstrip

Tapen Airstrip is a small airport in Tapen, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYTQ). It sits at an elevation of 5,066 ft (1,544 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Isan Airstrip (AYIS), about 7.4 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 321,969 ft / 600 m30 ftGrassed Brown 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 Tapen Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tapen Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Tapen Airstrip is AYTQ.

Where is Tapen Airstrip located?

Tapen Airstrip is small airport located in Tapen, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,066 ft (1,544 m).

How many runways does Tapen Airstrip have?

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

What time zone is Tapen Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tapen Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tapen Airstrip is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tapen Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Tapen Airstrip is Isan Airstrip (AYIS), about 7.4 nm to the s, followed by Tep Tep Airport and Bambu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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