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Satwag Airport

IATA SWGICAO AYSWLocal SWG🇵🇬 Satwag
Coordinates
6.1396°S, 147.2792°E
Elevation
4,185 ft (1,276 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:26

About 12h 14m 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 Satwag Airport

Satwag Airport is a small airport in Satwag, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYSW, IATA SWG). It sits at an elevation of 4,185 ft (1,276 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,051 ft / 625 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kabwum (KBM), about 5.3 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYSW

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,051 ft / 625 m98 ftGrassed Brown 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 Satwag Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Satwag Airport?

The ICAO code for Satwag Airport is AYSW, and its IATA code is SWG.

Where is Satwag Airport located?

Satwag Airport is small airport located in Satwag, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,185 ft (1,276 m).

How many runways does Satwag Airport have?

Satwag Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,051 ft / 625 m.

What time zone is Satwag Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Satwag Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Satwag Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Satwag Airport?

The nearest airport to Satwag Airport is Kabwum (KBM), about 5.3 nm to the w, followed by Indagen Airport and Konge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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