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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Waro Airstrip

ICAO AYWYLocal WARO🇵🇬 Iorogobayu
Coordinates
6.5368°S, 143.1979°E
Elevation
1,458 ft (444 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SHM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:50

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 Waro Airstrip

Waro Airstrip is a small airport in Iorogobayu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYWY). It sits at an elevation of 1,458 ft (444 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,198 ft / 670 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Fogomaiu Airstrip (AYFO), about 7.3 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

AYWY

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10A / 28D2,198 ft / 670 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 Waro Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waro Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Waro Airstrip is AYWY.

Where is Waro Airstrip located?

Waro Airstrip is small airport located in Iorogobayu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,458 ft (444 m).

How many runways does Waro Airstrip have?

Waro Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,198 ft / 670 m.

What time zone is Waro Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waro Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waro Airstrip is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waro Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Waro Airstrip is Fogomaiu Airstrip (AYFO), about 7.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Kaibo Airstrip and Moro Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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