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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Bank Airstrip

ICAO PG-0045Local BANK🇵🇬 Bank
Coordinates
5.3647°S, 144.6905°E
Elevation
3,953 ft (1,205 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
18:23
Civil dusk
18:45

About 11h 50m 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 Bank Airstrip

Bank Airstrip is a small airport in Bank, Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 3,953 ft (1,205 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,549 ft / 472 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kombaku Airstrip (AYOU), about 3.4 nm to the wsw.

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 / 291,549 ft / 472 m98 ftRed Clay 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 Bank Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bank Airstrip located?

Bank Airstrip is small airport located in Bank, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 3,953 ft (1,205 m).

How many runways does Bank Airstrip have?

Bank Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,549 ft / 472 m.

What time zone is Bank Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bank Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bank Airstrip is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bank Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Bank Airstrip is Kombaku Airstrip (AYOU), about 3.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Kanainj Airport and Koinambe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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