Esa'ala Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 54m 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 Esa'ala Airport
Esa'ala Airport is a small airport in Esa'ala, Papua New Guinea (IATA ESA). It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Sehulea Airport (SXH), about 13.4 nm to the ese.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Esa'ala Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Esa'ala Airport?
Esa'ala Airport uses the IATA code ESA.
Where is Esa'ala Airport located?
Esa'ala Airport is small airport located in Esa'ala, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
What time zone is Esa'ala Airport in?
Esa'ala Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Esa'ala Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Esa'ala Airport is approximately 6.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Esa'ala Airport?
The nearest airport to Esa'ala Airport is Sehulea Airport (SXH), about 13.4 nm to the ese, followed by Salamo Airport and Iamalele Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Esa'ala Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.