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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Asama Airstrip

ICAO PG-0017Local AAM
Coordinates
8.0233°S, 147.2717°E
Elevation
1,800 ft (549 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NPP
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:08
Civil dusk
18:31

About 11h 42m 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 Asama Airstrip

Asama Airstrip is a small airport in Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 1,800 ft (549 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Aro Airstrip (PG-0079), about 2.7 nm to the nw.

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 / 281,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Brown Silt 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 Asama Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Asama Airstrip located?

Asama Airstrip is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,800 ft (549 m).

How many runways does Asama Airstrip have?

Asama Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Asama Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Asama Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Asama Airstrip is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Asama Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Asama Airstrip is Aro Airstrip (PG-0079), about 2.7 nm to the nw, followed by Garasa Airport and Kira Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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