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Small airport

Nissan Island Airport

IATA IISICAO AYIALocal NIS🇵🇬 Nissan Island
Coordinates
4.4997°S, 154.2260°E
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NSB
Time zone
Bougainville(UTC+11:00)
Magnetic variation
6.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:24
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
18:45
Civil dusk
19:06

About 12h 1m 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 Nissan Island Airport

Nissan Island Airport is an airfield serving Nissan Island, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It resides at an elevation of 100 feet (30 m) above mean sea level and has a 1,200-metre (3,937 ft) runway designated 14/32.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYIA

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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 Nissan Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nissan Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Nissan Island Airport is AYIA, and its IATA code is IIS.

Where is Nissan Island Airport located?

Nissan Island Airport is small airport located in Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).

What time zone is Nissan Island Airport in?

Nissan Island Airport is in the Pacific/Bougainville time zone (UTC+11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nissan Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nissan Island 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 Nissan Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Nissan Island Airport is Malekolon Airport (MKN), about 44.5 nm to the nw, followed by Buka Airport and Silur Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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