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Small airport

Boang Airport

IATA BOVICAO BOVLocal BOG🇵🇬 Boang Island
Coordinates
3.3834°S, 153.2812°E
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NIK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
17:50
Civil dusk
18:11

About 12h 2m 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 Boang Airport

Boang Airport is a small airport in Boang Island, Papua New Guinea (IATA BOV). It sits at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,024 ft / 617 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Londolovit Airport (LNV), about 44.1 nm to the wnw.

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

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
15 / 332,024 ft / 617 mUnlitOpen

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 Boang Airport.

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🇵🇬 More airports in Papua New Guinea📘 Flying in Papua New Guinea: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Boang Airport?

Boang Airport uses the IATA code BOV.

Where is Boang Airport located?

Boang Airport is small airport located in Boang Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m).

How many runways does Boang Airport have?

Boang Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,024 ft / 617 m.

What time zone is Boang Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Boang Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Boang Airport is approximately 6.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Boang Airport?

The nearest airport to Boang Airport is Londolovit Airport (LNV), about 44.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Malekolon Airport and Manga Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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