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Small airport

Josephstaal Airport

IATA JOPICAO AYJSLocal JSL🇵🇬 Josephstaal
Coordinates
4.7471°S, 145.0071°E
Elevation
250 ft (76 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:43

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 Josephstaal Airport

Josephstaal Airport is a small airport in Josephstaal, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYJS, IATA JOP). It sits at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,117 ft / 950 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Chungribu Airport (CVB), about 17.8 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYJS

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,117 ft / 950 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 Josephstaal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Josephstaal Airport?

The ICAO code for Josephstaal Airport is AYJS, and its IATA code is JOP.

Where is Josephstaal Airport located?

Josephstaal Airport is small airport located in Josephstaal, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m).

How many runways does Josephstaal Airport have?

Josephstaal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,117 ft / 950 m.

What time zone is Josephstaal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Josephstaal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Josephstaal Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Josephstaal Airport?

The nearest airport to Josephstaal Airport is Chungribu Airport (CVB), about 17.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Pasinkap Airstrip and Wanuma Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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