Paiela Airport
Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)
About 11h 51m 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 Paiela Airport
Paiela Airport is a small airport in Paiela, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYPB, IATA PLE). It sits at an elevation of 6,100 ft (1,859 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,598 ft / 487 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Hewa Airstrip (AYHJ), about 10.9 nm to the n.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
AYPBLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 1,598 ft / 487 m | 98 ft | Brown Gravel | Unlit | Open |
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.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paiela Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Paiela Airport?
The ICAO code for Paiela Airport is AYPB, and its IATA code is PLE.
Where is Paiela Airport located?
Paiela Airport is small airport located in Paiela, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 6,100 ft (1,859 m).
How many runways does Paiela Airport have?
Paiela Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,598 ft / 487 m.
What time zone is Paiela Airport in?
Paiela Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Paiela Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Paiela Airport is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Paiela Airport?
The nearest airport to Paiela Airport is Hewa Airstrip (AYHJ), about 10.9 nm to the n, followed by Kairik Airstrip and Yifki Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Paiela Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.