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Suame Airstrip

ICAO AYUS🇵🇬 Suame
Coordinates
8.3684°S, 142.5862°E
Elevation
71 ft (22 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:46

About 12h 16m 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 Suame Airstrip

Suame Airstrip is a small airport in Suame, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYUS). It sits at an elevation of 71 ft (22 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,165 ft / 660 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Dewara Airstrip (AYDW), about 8.3 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYUS

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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
14 / 322,165 ft / 660 m98 ftGrassed Grey Silt 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 Suame Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Suame Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Suame Airstrip is AYUS.

Where is Suame Airstrip located?

Suame Airstrip is small airport located in Suame, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 71 ft (22 m).

How many runways does Suame Airstrip have?

Suame Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,165 ft / 660 m.

What time zone is Suame Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Suame Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Suame 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 Suame Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Suame Airstrip is Dewara Airstrip (AYDW), about 8.3 nm to the w, followed by Kondobol Airport and Upiara Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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