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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Kafa Airstrip

ICAO PG-0039Local KAFA🇵🇬 Kafa
Coordinates
6.5869°S, 143.5150°E
Elevation
1,850 ft (564 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SHM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:49

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 Kafa Airstrip

Kafa Airstrip is a small airport in Kafa, Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 1,850 ft (564 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Pimaga Airport (PMP), about 5.3 nm to the n.

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
11 / 291,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Red 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 Kafa Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kafa Airstrip located?

Kafa Airstrip is small airport located in Kafa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,850 ft (564 m).

How many runways does Kafa Airstrip have?

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

What time zone is Kafa Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kafa Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kafa Airstrip is approximately 4.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kafa Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kafa Airstrip is Pimaga Airport (PMP), about 5.3 nm to the n, followed by Kantobo Airstrip and Sugu Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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