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Small airport

Param Airport

IATA PPXICAO PPXLocal PAM🇵🇬 Nepesi
Coordinates
9.9900°S, 149.4770°E
Elevation
4,490 ft (1,369 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MBA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
18:01
Civil dusk
18:22

About 11h 54m 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 Param Airport

Param Airport is a small airport in Nepesi, Papua New Guinea (IATA PPX). It sits at an elevation of 4,490 ft (1,369 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,772 ft / 540 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Agaun Airport (AUP), about 6.4 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 201,772 ft / 540 mGrsUnlitOpen

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 Param Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Param Airport?

Param Airport uses the IATA code PPX.

Where is Param Airport located?

Param Airport is small airport located in Nepesi, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,490 ft (1,369 m).

How many runways does Param Airport have?

Param Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,772 ft / 540 m.

What time zone is Param Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Param Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Param Airport is approximately 6.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Param Airport?

The nearest airport to Param Airport is Agaun Airport (AUP), about 6.4 nm to the nw, followed by Aragip Airport and Pumani Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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