China Strait Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 11h 34m 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 China Strait Airstrip
China Strait Airstrip is a small airport in Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYCS, IATA SQT). It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Doini Airport (DOI), about 8.5 nm to the sse.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
AYCSLive 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.
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 China Strait Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for China Strait Airstrip?
The ICAO code for China Strait Airstrip is AYCS, and its IATA code is SQT.
Where is China Strait Airstrip located?
China Strait Airstrip is small airport located in Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
What time zone is China Strait Airstrip in?
China Strait Airstrip is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at China Strait Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at China Strait Airstrip is approximately 6.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near China Strait Airstrip?
The nearest airport to China Strait Airstrip is Doini Airport (DOI), about 8.5 nm to the sse, followed by Gurney Airport and Esa'ala Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. China Strait Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.