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Small airport

Rakanda Airport

IATA RAAICAO RAALocal RAK🇵🇬 Rakanda
Coordinates
4.2096°S, 152.4385°E
Elevation
38 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EBR
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
17:53
Civil dusk
18:14

About 12h 1m 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 Rakanda Airport

Rakanda Airport is a small airport in Rakanda, Papua New Guinea (IATA RAA). It sits at an elevation of 38 ft (12 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Tokua Airport (RAB), about 8.6 nm to the ssw.

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 (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 Rakanda Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Rakanda Airport?

Rakanda Airport uses the IATA code RAA.

Where is Rakanda Airport located?

Rakanda Airport is small airport located in Rakanda, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 38 ft (12 m).

What time zone is Rakanda Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rakanda Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rakanda Airport is approximately 6.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rakanda Airport?

The nearest airport to Rakanda Airport is Tokua Airport (RAB), about 8.6 nm to the ssw, followed by Namatanai Airport and Manga Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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