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Pindiu Airport

IATA PDIICAO AYPDLocal PDU🇵🇬 Pindiu
Coordinates
6.4451°S, 147.5158°E
Elevation
2,995 ft (913 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:04
Civil dusk
18:25

About 12h 14m 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 Pindiu Airport

Pindiu Airport is a small airport in Pindiu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYPD, IATA PDI). It sits at an elevation of 2,995 ft (913 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,001 ft / 610 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Mindik Airport (MXK), about 4.7 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

AYPD
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NOTAMs

AYPD

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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
08 / 262,001 ft / 610 m98 ftGrassed Grey 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 Pindiu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pindiu Airport?

The ICAO code for Pindiu Airport is AYPD, and its IATA code is PDI.

Where is Pindiu Airport located?

Pindiu Airport is small airport located in Pindiu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,995 ft (913 m).

How many runways does Pindiu Airport have?

Pindiu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,001 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Pindiu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pindiu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pindiu Airport is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pindiu Airport?

The nearest airport to Pindiu Airport is Mindik Airport (MXK), about 4.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Tobou Airstrip and Masa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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