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Small airport

Kupiano Airport

IATA KUPICAO KUPLocal KPN🇵🇬 Kupiano
Coordinates
10.0736°S, 148.2180°E
Elevation
90 ft (27 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-CPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:27

About 11h 54m 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 Kupiano Airport

Kupiano Airport is a small airport in Kupiano, Papua New Guinea (IATA KUP). It sits at an elevation of 90 ft (27 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft / 975 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Cape Rodney Airport (CPN), about 11.5 nm to the se.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 303,200 ft / 975 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 Kupiano Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kupiano Airport?

Kupiano Airport uses the IATA code KUP.

Where is Kupiano Airport located?

Kupiano Airport is small airport located in Kupiano, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 90 ft (27 m).

How many runways does Kupiano Airport have?

Kupiano Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,200 ft / 975 m.

What time zone is Kupiano Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kupiano Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kupiano Airport is approximately 6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kupiano Airport?

The nearest airport to Kupiano Airport is Cape Rodney Airport (CPN), about 11.5 nm to the se, followed by Oram Airport and Namudi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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