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Small airport

Aro Airstrip

ICAO PG-0079Local ARO🇵🇬 Aro
Coordinates
7.9910°S, 147.2400°E
Elevation
2,200 ft (671 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:08
Civil dusk
18:31

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 Aro Airstrip

Aro Airstrip is a small airport in Aro, Papua New Guinea. It sits at an elevation of 2,200 ft (671 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Garasa Airport (GRL), about 1.7 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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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 Aro Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aro Airstrip located?

Aro Airstrip is small airport located in Aro, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,200 ft (671 m).

What time zone is Aro Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Aro Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Aro Airstrip is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Aro Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Aro Airstrip is Garasa Airport (GRL), about 1.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Asama Airstrip and Kira Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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