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Small airport

Sila Airport

IATA SILICAO AYSGLocal SILA🇵🇬 Sila Mission
Coordinates
9.0736°S, 148.3893°E
Elevation
2,230 ft (680 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NPP
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:27

About 11h 55m 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 Sila Airport

Sila Airport is a small airport in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYSG, IATA SIL). It sits at an elevation of 2,230 ft (680 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Afore Airstrip (AFR), about 3.9 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

AYSG
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NOTAMs

AYSG

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 Sila Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sila Airport?

The ICAO code for Sila Airport is AYSG, and its IATA code is SIL.

Where is Sila Airport located?

Sila Airport is small airport located in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,230 ft (680 m).

What time zone is Sila Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sila Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sila Airport is approximately 5.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sila Airport?

The nearest airport to Sila Airport is Afore Airstrip (AFR), about 3.9 nm to the s, followed by Gora Airstrip and Itokama Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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