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Small airport

Kumbwareta Airstrip

ICAO AYUQLocal KUM🇵🇬 Kumbwareta
Coordinates
5.5078°S, 144.1171°E
Elevation
4,067 ft (1,240 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WHM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
18:26
Civil dusk
18:48

About 11h 51m 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 Kumbwareta Airstrip

Kumbwareta Airstrip is a small airport in Kumbwareta, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYUQ). It sits at an elevation of 4,067 ft (1,240 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,172 ft / 662 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Lumusa Airstrip (PG-0033), about 3.3 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

AYUQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 312,172 ft / 662 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 Kumbwareta Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kumbwareta Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Kumbwareta Airstrip is AYUQ.

Where is Kumbwareta Airstrip located?

Kumbwareta Airstrip is small airport located in Kumbwareta, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,067 ft (1,240 m).

How many runways does Kumbwareta Airstrip have?

Kumbwareta Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,172 ft / 662 m.

What time zone is Kumbwareta Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kumbwareta Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kumbwareta Airstrip is approximately 4.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kumbwareta Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kumbwareta Airstrip is Lumusa Airstrip (PG-0033), about 3.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Ruti Airport and Kompiam Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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