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Small airport

Masa Airport

IATA MBVICAO AYSXLocal MASA🇵🇬 Masa
Coordinates
6.3450°S, 147.5910°E
Elevation
5,900 ft (1,798 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
18:11
Civil dusk
18:33

About 11h 48m 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 Masa Airport

Masa Airport is a small airport in Masa, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYSX, IATA MBV). It sits at an elevation of 5,900 ft (1,798 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,263 ft / 385 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Siwea Airport (SWE), about 3.7 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 351,263 ft / 385 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 Masa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Masa Airport?

The ICAO code for Masa Airport is AYSX, and its IATA code is MBV.

Where is Masa Airport located?

Masa Airport is small airport located in Masa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,900 ft (1,798 m).

How many runways does Masa Airport have?

Masa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,263 ft / 385 m.

What time zone is Masa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Masa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Masa 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 Masa Airport?

The nearest airport to Masa Airport is Siwea Airport (SWE), about 3.7 nm to the n, followed by Pindiu Airport and Tobou Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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