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Small airport

Sapmanga Airport

IATA SMHICAO AYSPLocal SAG🇵🇬 Sapmanga
Coordinates
6.0753°S, 146.8111°E
Elevation
2,912 ft (888 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
18:15
Civil dusk
18:37

About 11h 49m 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 Sapmanga Airport

Sapmanga Airport is a small airport in Sapmanga, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYSP, IATA SMH). It sits at an elevation of 2,912 ft (888 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,526 ft / 465 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Yawan Airstrip (AYYW), about 4 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 341,526 ft / 465 m98 ftGrassed Grey GravelUnlitOpen

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 Sapmanga Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sapmanga Airport?

The ICAO code for Sapmanga Airport is AYSP, and its IATA code is SMH.

Where is Sapmanga Airport located?

Sapmanga Airport is small airport located in Sapmanga, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,912 ft (888 m).

How many runways does Sapmanga Airport have?

Sapmanga Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,526 ft / 465 m.

What time zone is Sapmanga Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sapmanga Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sapmanga Airport is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sapmanga Airport?

The nearest airport to Sapmanga Airport is Yawan Airstrip (AYYW), about 4 nm to the sse, followed by Bunguwat Airstrip and Dinangat Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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