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Small airport

Puas Airport

IATA PUAICAO PUALocal PUAS🇵🇬 Puas Mission
Coordinates
2.3950°S, 150.2361°E
Elevation
45 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NIK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
18:03
Civil dusk
18:24

About 12h 4m 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 Puas Airport

Puas Airport is a small airport in Puas Mission, Papua New Guinea (IATA PUA). It sits at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft / 671 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kavieng Airport (KVG), about 36 nm to the ese.

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
08 / 262,200 ft / 671 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 Puas Airport.

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🇵🇬 More airports in Papua New Guinea📘 Flying in Papua New Guinea: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Puas Airport?

Puas Airport uses the IATA code PUA.

Where is Puas Airport located?

Puas Airport is small airport located in Puas Mission, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Puas Airport have?

Puas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,200 ft / 671 m.

What time zone is Puas Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Puas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Puas Airport is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Puas Airport?

The nearest airport to Puas Airport is Kavieng Airport (KVG), about 36 nm to the ese, followed by Emirau Airport and Eloaua Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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