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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Bapi Airstrip

IATA BPDICAO AYBPLocal BAPI🇵🇬 Bapi
Coordinates
7.7436°S, 147.0206°E
Elevation
2,930 ft (893 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:33

About 11h 57m 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 Bapi Airstrip

Bapi Airstrip is a small airport in Bapi, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYBP, IATA BPD). It sits at an elevation of 2,930 ft (893 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,624 ft / 495 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Sim Airport (SMJ), about 5.6 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYBP

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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 / 321,624 ft / 495 m148 ftGrassed Brown 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 Bapi Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bapi Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Bapi Airstrip is AYBP, and its IATA code is BPD.

Where is Bapi Airstrip located?

Bapi Airstrip is small airport located in Bapi, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,930 ft (893 m).

How many runways does Bapi Airstrip have?

Bapi Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,624 ft / 495 m.

What time zone is Bapi Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bapi Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bapi Airstrip is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bapi Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Bapi Airstrip is Sim Airport (SMJ), about 5.6 nm to the w, followed by Omora Airport and Garaina Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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