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Small airport

May River Airstrip

IATA MRHICAO AYRVLocal MRV🇵🇬 May River
Coordinates
4.3615°S, 141.7850°E
Elevation
107 ft (33 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-ESW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
18:37
Civil dusk
18:59

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 May River Airstrip

May River Airstrip is a small airport in May River, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYRV, IATA MRH). It sits at an elevation of 107 ft (33 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Ama Airport (AMF), about 17.1 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 231,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Brown ClayUnlitOpen

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 May River Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for May River Airstrip?

The ICAO code for May River Airstrip is AYRV, and its IATA code is MRH.

Where is May River Airstrip located?

May River Airstrip is small airport located in May River, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 107 ft (33 m).

How many runways does May River Airstrip have?

May River Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is May River Airstrip in?

May River Airstrip is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at May River Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at May River Airstrip is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near May River Airstrip?

The nearest airport to May River Airstrip is Ama Airport (AMF), about 17.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Iteri Airstrip and Frieda River Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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