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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Asimba Airstrip

ICAO PG-0018Local ASB🇵🇬 Asimba
Coordinates
8.6053°S, 147.5927°E
Elevation
1,170 ft (357 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NPP
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:28

About 11h 40m 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 Asimba Airstrip

Asimba Airstrip is a small airport in Asimba, Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 1,170 ft (357 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,654 ft / 504 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Yongai Airport (KGH), about 9.1 nm to the wnw.

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
09 / 271,654 ft / 504 m98 ftGrassed Red 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 Asimba Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Asimba Airstrip located?

Asimba Airstrip is small airport located in Asimba, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,170 ft (357 m).

How many runways does Asimba Airstrip have?

Asimba Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,654 ft / 504 m.

What time zone is Asimba Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Asimba Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Asimba Airstrip is approximately 5.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Asimba Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Asimba Airstrip is Yongai Airport (KGH), about 9.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Dabo Airport and Kokoda Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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