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Small airport

Nipa Airport

IATA NPGICAO NPG🇵🇬 Nipa
Coordinates
6.1454°S, 143.4531°E
Elevation
5,765 ft (1,757 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Region
PG-SHM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:50

About 11h 49m 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 Nipa Airport

Nipa Airport is a small airport in Nipa, Papua New Guinea (IATA NPG). It sits at an elevation of 5,765 ft (1,757 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kar Airport (KAK), about 8.4 nm to the se.

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

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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

Kar AirportKAK
8.4 nm SE (136°)
Mendi AirportMDU
12.2 nm E (91°)
Sugu AirstripAYXG
16 nm SSE (157°)
Moro AirportMXH
18.3 nm SW (224°)
Kandep AirportKDP
18.6 nm N (10°)
Pimaga AirportPMP
21.5 nm S (171°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nipa Airport.

Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇵🇬 More airports in Papua New Guinea📘 Flying in Papua New Guinea: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Nipa Airport?

Nipa Airport uses the IATA code NPG.

Where is Nipa Airport located?

Nipa Airport is small airport located in Nipa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,765 ft (1,757 m).

What time zone is Nipa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nipa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nipa Airport is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nipa Airport?

The nearest airport to Nipa Airport is Kar Airport (KAK), about 8.4 nm to the se, followed by Mendi Airport and Sugu Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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