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Aropa Airport

IATA KIEICAO AYIQLocal KIA🇵🇬 Kieta
Coordinates
6.3057°S, 155.7282°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NSB
Time zone
Guadalcanal(UTC+11:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:28
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
18:37
Civil dusk
19:00

About 11h 47m 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 Aropa Airport

Aropa Airport is an airport in Kieta, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

AYIQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,397 ft / 1,645 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

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 Aropa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Aropa Airport?

The ICAO code for Aropa Airport is AYIQ, and its IATA code is KIE.

Where is Aropa Airport located?

Aropa Airport is small airport located in Kieta, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Aropa Airport have?

Aropa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,397 ft / 1,645 m.

What time zone is Aropa Airport in?

Aropa Airport is in the Pacific/Guadalcanal time zone (UTC+11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Aropa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aropa Airport is approximately 7.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aropa Airport?

The nearest airport to Aropa Airport is Basikuna Airstrip (PG-0073), about 8.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Arawa Airport and Karato Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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