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Small airport

Kira Airport

IATA KIQICAO AYRALocal KIRA🇵🇬 Kira
Coordinates
8.0651°S, 147.3320°E
Elevation
1,700 ft (518 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NPP
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:32

About 11h 44m 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 Kira Airport

Kira Airport is a small airport in Kira, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYRA, IATA KIQ). It sits at an elevation of 1,700 ft (518 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,804 ft / 550 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Asama Airstrip (PG-0017), about 4.4 nm to the nw.

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

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 251,804 ft / 550 m98 ftGrassed Red ClayUnlitOpen

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 Kira Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kira Airport?

The ICAO code for Kira Airport is AYRA, and its IATA code is KIQ.

Where is Kira Airport located?

Kira Airport is small airport located in Kira, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,700 ft (518 m).

How many runways does Kira Airport have?

Kira Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,804 ft / 550 m.

What time zone is Kira Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kira Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kira Airport is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kira Airport?

The nearest airport to Kira Airport is Asama Airstrip (PG-0017), about 4.4 nm to the nw, followed by Aro Airstrip and Garasa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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