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Small airport

Ihu Airport

IATA IHUICAO PG-IHULocal IHU🇵🇬 Ihu
Coordinates
7.8976°S, 145.3960°E
Elevation
70 ft (21 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-GPK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
18:17
Civil dusk
18:40

About 11h 44m 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 Ihu Airport

Ihu Airport is an airfield serving Ihu, in the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 302,648 ft / 807 m98 ftGrassed Black SiltUnlitOpen

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 Ihu 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 Ihu Airport?

Ihu Airport uses the IATA code IHU.

Where is Ihu Airport located?

Ihu Airport is small airport located in Ihu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m).

How many runways does Ihu Airport have?

Ihu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,648 ft / 807 m.

What time zone is Ihu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ihu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ihu Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ihu Airport?

The nearest airport to Ihu Airport is Vailala Airstrip (AYVA), about 9.4 nm to the ne, followed by Kerema Airport and Purari Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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