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Small airport

Safia Airport

IATA SFUICAO AYSFLocal SFA🇵🇬 Safia
Coordinates
9.5945°S, 148.6393°E
Elevation
430 ft (131 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NPP
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
18:04
Civil dusk
18:26

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 Safia Airport

Safia Airport is a small airport in Safia, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYSF, IATA SFU). It sits at an elevation of 430 ft (131 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,543 ft / 1,080 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Boure Airstrip (PG-0028), about 6.5 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

AYSF
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NOTAMs

AYSF

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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
11 / 293,543 ft / 1,080 mUnlitOpen

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 Safia Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Safia Airport?

The ICAO code for Safia Airport is AYSF, and its IATA code is SFU.

Where is Safia Airport located?

Safia Airport is small airport located in Safia, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 430 ft (131 m).

How many runways does Safia Airport have?

Safia Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,543 ft / 1,080 m.

What time zone is Safia Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Safia Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Safia Airport is approximately 6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Safia Airport?

The nearest airport to Safia Airport is Boure Airstrip (PG-0028), about 6.5 nm to the ese, followed by Uroubi Airport and Embessa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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