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Kosipe Airport

IATA KSPICAO AYOP🇵🇬 Kosipe Mission
Coordinates
8.4507°S, 147.2092°E
Elevation
6,350 ft (1,935 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-CPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.5° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:27

About 12h 16m 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 Kosipe Airport

Kosipe Airport is a small airport in Kosipe Mission, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYOP, IATA KSP). It sits at an elevation of 6,350 ft (1,935 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,968 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Woitape Airport (WTP), about 6.3 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

AYOP
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NOTAMs

AYOP

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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
12 / 301,968 ft / 600 m——UnlitOpen

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 Kosipe Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kosipe Airport?

The ICAO code for Kosipe Airport is AYOP, and its IATA code is KSP.

Where is Kosipe Airport located?

Kosipe Airport is small airport located in Kosipe Mission, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 6,350 ft (1,935 m).

How many runways does Kosipe Airport have?

Kosipe Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,968 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Kosipe Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kosipe Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kosipe Airport is approximately 5.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kosipe Airport?

The nearest airport to Kosipe Airport is Woitape Airport (WTP), about 6.3 nm to the sse, followed by Sopu Airport and Fane Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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