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Small airport

Aiyura Airport

IATA AYUICAO AYAYLocal AYU🇵🇬 Aiyura Valley
Coordinates
6.3381°S, 145.9042°E
Elevation
5,355 ft (1,632 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EHG
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
18:17
Civil dusk
18:39

About 11h 47m 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 Aiyura Airport

Aiyura Airport

Aiyura Airport is an airstrip in Aiyura, in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. It is the main air field for Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL). The pilots and mechanics who work out of Aiyura Airport live in the nearby SIL town of Ukarumpa.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

AYAY

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 324,200 ft / 1,280 mGrsUnlitOpen

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 Aiyura Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Aiyura Airport?

The ICAO code for Aiyura Airport is AYAY, and its IATA code is AYU.

Where is Aiyura Airport located?

Aiyura Airport is small airport located in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,355 ft (1,632 m).

How many runways does Aiyura Airport have?

Aiyura Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,200 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Aiyura Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Aiyura Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aiyura Airport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aiyura Airport?

The nearest airport to Aiyura Airport is Omaura Airstrip (AYUO), about 5.4 nm to the ese, followed by Obura Airstrip and Tuvau Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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