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Small airport

Nowata Airport

IATA NWTICAO NWTLocal NTA🇵🇬 Nowata
Coordinates
9.9842°S, 149.7292°E
Elevation
2,040 ft (622 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MBA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:21

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 Nowata Airport

Nowata Airport is a small airport in Nowata, Papua New Guinea (IATA NWT). It sits at an elevation of 2,040 ft (622 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,310 ft / 704 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Raba Raba Airport (RBP), about 6.1 nm to the e.

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

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
03 / 212,310 ft / 704 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 Nowata Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Nowata Airport?

Nowata Airport uses the IATA code NWT.

Where is Nowata Airport located?

Nowata Airport is small airport located in Nowata, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,040 ft (622 m).

How many runways does Nowata Airport have?

Nowata Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,310 ft / 704 m.

What time zone is Nowata Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nowata Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nowata Airport is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nowata Airport?

The nearest airport to Nowata Airport is Raba Raba Airport (RBP), about 6.1 nm to the e, followed by Param Airport and Aragip Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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