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Small airport

Sim Airport

IATA SMJICAO AYXILocal SIM🇵🇬 Sim
Coordinates
7.7500°S, 146.9273°E
Elevation
5,460 ft (1,664 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:34

About 11h 44m 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 Sim Airport

Sim Airport is a small airport in Sim, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYXI, IATA SMJ). It sits at an elevation of 5,460 ft (1,664 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,384 ft / 422 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Bapi Airstrip (BPD), about 5.6 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 361,384 ft / 422 m98 ftGrassed Grey Silt ClayUnlitOpen

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 Sim Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sim Airport?

The ICAO code for Sim Airport is AYXI, and its IATA code is SMJ.

Where is Sim Airport located?

Sim Airport is small airport located in Sim, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,460 ft (1,664 m).

How many runways does Sim Airport have?

Sim Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,384 ft / 422 m.

What time zone is Sim Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sim Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sim Airport is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sim Airport?

The nearest airport to Sim Airport is Bapi Airstrip (BPD), about 5.6 nm to the e, followed by Omora Airport and Biaru Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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