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Small airport

Mapua(Mabua) Airport

IATA MPUICAO AYMZLocal MBU🇵🇬 Tatau Island
Coordinates
2.8114°S, 151.9911°E
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NIK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
17:55
Civil dusk
18:16

About 12h 3m 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 Mapua(Mabua) Airport

Mapua(Mabua) Airport is a small airport in Tatau Island, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYMZ, IATA MPU). It sits at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Simberi Airport (NIS), about 9 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

AYMZ
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NOTAMs

AYMZ

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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
15 / 331,969 ft / 600 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 Mapua(Mabua) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mapua(Mabua) Airport?

The ICAO code for Mapua(Mabua) Airport is AYMZ, and its IATA code is MPU.

Where is Mapua(Mabua) Airport located?

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

How many runways does Mapua(Mabua) Airport have?

Mapua(Mabua) Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Mapua(Mabua) Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mapua(Mabua) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mapua(Mabua) Airport is approximately 5.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mapua(Mabua) Airport?

The nearest airport to Mapua(Mabua) Airport is Simberi Airport (NIS), about 9 nm to the n, followed by Londolovit Airport and Namatanai Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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