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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Ambua Airstrip

ICAO PG-0012Local ABA🇵🇬 Ambua Lodge - Tari
Coordinates
5.9615°S, 143.0604°E
Elevation
6,600 ft (2,012 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-HLA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:51

About 11h 48m 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 Ambua Airstrip

Ambua Airstrip is a small airport in Ambua Lodge - Tari, Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 6,600 ft (2,012 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,395 ft / 730 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Benaria Airstrip (PG-0021), about 6.1 nm to the ssw.

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

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 282,395 ft / 730 m98 ftGrey GravelUnlitOpen

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 Ambua Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ambua Airstrip located?

Ambua Airstrip is small airport located in Ambua Lodge - Tari, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 6,600 ft (2,012 m).

How many runways does Ambua Airstrip have?

Ambua Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,395 ft / 730 m.

What time zone is Ambua Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ambua Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ambua Airstrip is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ambua Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Ambua Airstrip is Benaria Airstrip (PG-0021), about 6.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Tari Airport and Komo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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