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Small airport

Simbai Airport

IATA SIMICAO AYSJLocal SAI🇵🇬 Simbai
Coordinates
5.2786°S, 144.5447°E
Elevation
5,804 ft (1,769 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:47

About 11h 52m 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 Simbai Airport

Simbai Airport is a small airport in Simbai, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYSJ, IATA SIM). It sits at an elevation of 5,804 ft (1,769 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Yomneri Airstrip (AYJE), about 4.2 nm to the ne.

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

Live weather

AYSJ

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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 Simbai Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Simbai Airport?

The ICAO code for Simbai Airport is AYSJ, and its IATA code is SIM.

Where is Simbai Airport located?

Simbai Airport is small airport located in Simbai, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,804 ft (1,769 m).

What time zone is Simbai Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Simbai Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Simbai Airport is approximately 4.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Simbai Airport?

The nearest airport to Simbai Airport is Yomneri Airstrip (AYJE), about 4.2 nm to the ne, followed by Tsendiap Airstrip and Kombaku Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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