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Lese Airport

IATA LNGICAO AYLSLocal LESE🇵🇬 Lese
Coordinates
8.2799°S, 146.2765°E
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-GPK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:31

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 Lese Airport

Lese Airport is a small airport in Lese, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYLS, IATA LNG). It sits at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,520 ft / 768 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Iokea Airport (IOK), about 7.3 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

AYLS
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NOTAMs

AYLS

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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

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 / 302,520 ft / 768 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 Lese Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lese Airport?

The ICAO code for Lese Airport is AYLS, and its IATA code is LNG.

Where is Lese Airport located?

Lese Airport is small airport located in Lese, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Lese Airport have?

Lese Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,520 ft / 768 m.

What time zone is Lese Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lese Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lese Airport is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lese Airport?

The nearest airport to Lese Airport is Iokea Airport (IOK), about 7.3 nm to the s, followed by Terapo Airport and Malalaua Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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