Jacquinot Bay Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 59m 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 Jacquinot Bay Airport
Jacquinot Bay Airport is an airport near Jacquinot Bay in the East New Britain Province on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. The airstrip was liberated by the Australian Army in 1944, and an airstrip was built by 1945. There is no scheduled airline service.
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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)
| 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 Jacquinot Bay Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Jacquinot Bay Airport?
Jacquinot Bay Airport uses the IATA code JAQ.
Where is Jacquinot Bay Airport located?
Jacquinot Bay Airport is small airport located in Jacquinot Bay, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 136 ft (41 m).
What time zone is Jacquinot Bay Airport in?
Jacquinot Bay Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Jacquinot Bay Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Jacquinot Bay Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Jacquinot Bay Airport?
The nearest airport to Jacquinot Bay Airport is Gonaili Airport (GOE), about 8.5 nm to the nne, followed by Manguna Airport and Bili Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Jacquinot Bay Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.