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Yawa Airstrip

ICAO AYYVLocal YAWA🇵🇬 Yawa
Coordinates
4.1003°S, 142.1351°E
Elevation
120 ft (37 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-ESW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:45

About 12h 11m 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 Yawa Airstrip

Yawa Airstrip is a small airport in Yawa, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYYV). It sits at an elevation of 120 ft (37 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Klauhau Airstrip (AYLH), about 7.1 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

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 / 321,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Brown 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 Yawa Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yawa Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Yawa Airstrip is AYYV.

Where is Yawa Airstrip located?

Yawa Airstrip is small airport located in Yawa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 120 ft (37 m).

How many runways does Yawa Airstrip have?

Yawa Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Yawa Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Yawa Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yawa Airstrip is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Yawa Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Yawa Airstrip is Klauhau Airstrip (AYLH), about 7.1 nm to the ese, followed by Magleri Airstrip and Oum Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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