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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Appa Airstrip

ICAO PG-0046Local APPA
Coordinates
6.5168°S, 144.7068°E
Elevation
3,800 ft (1,158 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-CPK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
18:21
Civil dusk
18:43

About 11h 47m 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 Appa Airstrip

Appa Airstrip is a small airport in Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,969 ft / 600 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF), about 3.1 nm to the s.

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
14 / 321,969 ft / 600 m98 ftGrassed Brown Silt LoamUnlitOpen

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 Appa Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Appa Airstrip located?

Appa Airstrip is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m).

How many runways does Appa Airstrip have?

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

What time zone is Appa Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Appa Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Appa Airstrip is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Appa Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Appa Airstrip is Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF), about 3.1 nm to the s, followed by Karimui Airport and Dobu Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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