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Small airport

Iamalele Airport

IATA IMAICAO IMALocal IAM🇵🇬 Iamalele, Fergusson Island
Coordinates
9.5107°S, 150.5246°E
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MBA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:57
Civil dusk
18:18

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 Iamalele Airport

Iamalele Airport is a small airport in Iamalele, Fergusson Island, Papua New Guinea (IATA IMA). It sits at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,953 ft / 900 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Wapolu Airport (WBC), about 10.4 nm to the n.

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
08 / 262,953 ft / 900 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 Iamalele Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Iamalele Airport?

Iamalele Airport uses the IATA code IMA.

Where is Iamalele Airport located?

Iamalele Airport is small airport located in Iamalele, Fergusson Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Iamalele Airport have?

Iamalele Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,953 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Iamalele Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Iamalele Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Iamalele Airport is approximately 6.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Iamalele Airport?

The nearest airport to Iamalele Airport is Wapolu Airport (WBC), about 10.4 nm to the n, followed by Vivigani Airfield and Salamo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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