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Small airport

Open Bay Airport

IATA OPBICAO AYOYLocal OBY🇵🇬 Maitanakunai
Coordinates
4.7947°S, 151.6962°E
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EBR
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
17:55
Civil dusk
18:16

About 12h 1m 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 Open Bay Airport

Open Bay Airport is a small airport in Maitanakunai, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYOY, IATA OPB). It sits at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,524 ft / 1,074 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Tol Airport (TLO), about 21.8 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

AYOY
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NOTAMs

AYOY

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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
01 / 193,524 ft / 1,074 mGrsUnlitOpen

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 Open Bay Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Open Bay Airport?

The ICAO code for Open Bay Airport is AYOY, and its IATA code is OPB.

Where is Open Bay Airport located?

Open Bay Airport is small airport located in Maitanakunai, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Open Bay Airport have?

Open Bay Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,524 ft / 1,074 m.

What time zone is Open Bay Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Open Bay Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Open Bay Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Open Bay Airport?

The nearest airport to Open Bay Airport is Tol Airport (TLO), about 21.8 nm to the ese, followed by Sule Airport and Stockholm Landing Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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