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Small airport

Kerau Airport

IATA KRUICAO AYEALocal KEU🇵🇬 Gunim
Coordinates
8.2716°S, 147.0719°E
Elevation
7,360 ft (2,243 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-CPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:32

About 11h 43m 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 Kerau Airport

Kerau Airport is a small airport in Gunim, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYEA, IATA KRU). It sits at an elevation of 7,360 ft (2,243 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft / 579 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Erume Airport (ERU), about 5.9 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 331,900 ft / 579 m98 ftGrassed Red SiltUnlitOpen

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 Kerau Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kerau Airport?

The ICAO code for Kerau Airport is AYEA, and its IATA code is KRU.

Where is Kerau Airport located?

Kerau Airport is small airport located in Gunim, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 7,360 ft (2,243 m).

How many runways does Kerau Airport have?

Kerau Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,900 ft / 579 m.

What time zone is Kerau Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kerau Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kerau 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 Kerau Airport?

The nearest airport to Kerau Airport is Erume Airport (ERU), about 5.9 nm to the w, followed by Sopu Airport and Tapini Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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