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Small airport

Salamo Airport

IATA SAMICAO SAMLocal SAO🇵🇬 Salamo
Coordinates
9.6701°S, 150.7903°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MBA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
17:56
Civil dusk
18:17

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 Salamo Airport

Salamo Airport is an airfield serving Salamo, in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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 Salamo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Salamo Airport?

Salamo Airport uses the IATA code SAM.

Where is Salamo Airport located?

Salamo Airport is small airport located in Salamo, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

What time zone is Salamo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Salamo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Salamo Airport is approximately 6.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Salamo Airport?

The nearest airport to Salamo Airport is Esa'ala Airport (ESA), about 15.6 nm to the se, followed by Iamalele Airport and Wapolu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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