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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Walagu Airstrip

ICAO AYWLLocal WLG
Coordinates
6.3432°S, 142.8254°E
Elevation
2,000 ft (610 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SHM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:52

About 11h 48m 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 Walagu Airstrip

Walagu Airstrip is a small airport in Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYWL). It sits at an elevation of 2,000 ft (610 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,985 ft / 605 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Muluma Airstrip (AYMU), about 6.1 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 361,985 ft / 605 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 Walagu Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Walagu Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Walagu Airstrip is AYWL.

Where is Walagu Airstrip located?

Walagu Airstrip is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,000 ft (610 m).

How many runways does Walagu Airstrip have?

Walagu Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,985 ft / 605 m.

What time zone is Walagu Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Walagu Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Walagu Airstrip is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Walagu Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Walagu Airstrip is Muluma Airstrip (AYMU), about 6.1 nm to the sw, followed by Bosavi Airstrip and Huya Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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