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Small airport

Arawa Airport

IATA RAWICAO RAWLocal ARA🇵🇬 Arawa
Coordinates
6.2206°S, 155.5714°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NSB
Time zone
Bougainville(UTC+11:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:28
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
18:38
Civil dusk
19:00

About 11h 48m 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 Arawa Airport

Arawa Airport is a small airport in Arawa, Papua New Guinea (IATA RAW). It sits at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m). It observes Pacific/Bougainville local time. The nearest airport is Aropa Airport (KIE), about 10.7 nm to the ese.

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

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 Arawa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Arawa Airport?

Arawa Airport uses the IATA code RAW.

Where is Arawa Airport located?

Arawa Airport is small airport located in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

What time zone is Arawa Airport in?

Arawa Airport is in the Pacific/Bougainville time zone (UTC+11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Arawa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Arawa Airport is approximately 7.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Arawa Airport?

The nearest airport to Arawa Airport is Aropa Airport (KIE), about 10.7 nm to the ese, followed by Basikuna Airstrip and Karato Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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