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Small airport

Morobe Airport

IATA OBMICAO AYMBLocal MBE🇵🇬 Morobe
Coordinates
7.7400°S, 147.5900°E
Elevation
8 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:31

About 11h 57m 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 Morobe Airport

Morobe Airport is a small airport in Morobe, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYMB, IATA OBM). It sits at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,998 ft / 609 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kira Airport (KIQ), about 24.8 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

AYMB
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NOTAMs

AYMB

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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
17 / 351,998 ft / 609 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 Morobe Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Morobe Airport?

The ICAO code for Morobe Airport is AYMB, and its IATA code is OBM.

Where is Morobe Airport located?

Morobe Airport is small airport located in Morobe, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Morobe Airport have?

Morobe Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,998 ft / 609 m.

What time zone is Morobe Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Morobe Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Morobe Airport is approximately 5.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Morobe Airport?

The nearest airport to Morobe Airport is Kira Airport (KIQ), about 24.8 nm to the sw, followed by Asama Airstrip and Aro Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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