Sopu Airport
Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)
About 12h 16m 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 Sopu Airport
Sopu Airport is a small airport in Sopu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYQO, IATA SPH). It sits at an elevation of 6,580 ft (2,006 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kerau Airport (KRU), about 5.9 nm to the wnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
AYQONOTAMs
AYQOReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Sopu Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Sopu Airport?
The ICAO code for Sopu Airport is AYQO, and its IATA code is SPH.
Where is Sopu Airport located?
Sopu Airport is small airport located in Sopu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 6,580 ft (2,006 m).
What time zone is Sopu Airport in?
Sopu Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sopu Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sopu Airport is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sopu Airport?
The nearest airport to Sopu Airport is Kerau Airport (KRU), about 5.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Kosipe Airport and Tapini Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sopu Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.