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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Pambwa Airstrip

IATA PAWICAO PG-0161🇵🇬 Pambwa Station
Coordinates
11.4030°S, 154.0117°E
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MBA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
17:42
Civil dusk
18:03

About 11h 51m 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 Pambwa Airstrip

Pambwa Airstrip is a small airport in Pambwa Station, Papua New Guinea (IATA PAW). It sits at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Tagula Airport (TGL), about 47.8 nm to the w.

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 (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

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pambwa Airstrip.

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🇵🇬 More airports in Papua New Guinea📘 Flying in Papua New Guinea: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Pambwa Airstrip?

Pambwa Airstrip uses the IATA code PAW.

Where is Pambwa Airstrip located?

Pambwa Airstrip is small airport located in Pambwa Station, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m).

What time zone is Pambwa Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pambwa Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pambwa Airstrip is approximately 7.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pambwa Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Pambwa Airstrip is Tagula Airport (TGL), about 47.8 nm to the w.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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