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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Kiriwo Airstrip

ICAO PG-0049Local KRW🇵🇬 Kiriwa
Coordinates
8.4370°S, 141.5142°E
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:28
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
18:32
Civil dusk
18:54

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 Kiriwo Airstrip

Kiriwo Airstrip is a small airport in Kiriwa, Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 69 ft (21 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,198 ft / 670 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Morehead Airport (MHY), about 18.3 nm to the sse.

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 / 282,198 ft / 670 m98 ftGrassed 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 Kiriwo Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kiriwo Airstrip located?

Kiriwo Airstrip is small airport located in Kiriwa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 69 ft (21 m).

How many runways does Kiriwo Airstrip have?

Kiriwo Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,198 ft / 670 m.

What time zone is Kiriwo Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kiriwo Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kiriwo Airstrip is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kiriwo Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kiriwo Airstrip is Morehead Airport (MHY), about 18.3 nm to the sse, followed by Mukvi Airstrip and Weam Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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