Panguna Airstrip
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 59m 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 Panguna Airstrip
The Panguna mine is a large copper mine located in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, formerly operated by Bougainville Copper Ltd. Panguna represents one of the largest copper reserves in Papua New Guinea and in the world, having an estimated remaining reserve of 5.3 billion tonnes of ore copper and almost 20 million ounces of gold.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Panguna Airstrip located?
Panguna Airstrip is closed located in Panguna Mine, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,914 ft (583 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Panguna Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.