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Tuvau Airstrip

ICAO AYUVLocal TUV🇵🇬 Tuvau
Coordinates
6.6025°S, 145.8372°E
Elevation
5,300 ft (1,615 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EHG
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:11
Civil dusk
18:32

About 12h 14m 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 Tuvau Airstrip

Tuvau Airstrip is a small airport in Tuvau, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYUV). It sits at an elevation of 5,300 ft (1,615 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,903 ft / 580 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Owena Airstrip (PG-0050), about 5.9 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

AYUV
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NOTAMs

AYUV

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 / 321,903 ft / 580 m98 ftGrassed Black 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 Tuvau Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tuvau Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Tuvau Airstrip is AYUV.

Where is Tuvau Airstrip located?

Tuvau Airstrip is small airport located in Tuvau, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,300 ft (1,615 m).

How many runways does Tuvau Airstrip have?

Tuvau Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,903 ft / 580 m.

What time zone is Tuvau Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tuvau Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tuvau Airstrip 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 Tuvau Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Tuvau Airstrip is Owena Airstrip (PG-0050), about 5.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Obura Airstrip and Aziana Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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