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Small airport

Tarabo Airport

IATA TBQICAO AYTRLocal TRB🇵🇬 Tarabo
Coordinates
6.4667°S, 145.5322°E
Elevation
6,100 ft (1,859 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EHG
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:41

About 11h 48m 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 Tarabo Airport

Tarabo Airport is a small airport in Tarabo, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYTR, IATA TBQ). It sits at an elevation of 6,100 ft (1,859 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,297 ft / 700 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Gimi Airstrip (AYGD), about 13.4 nm to the sw.

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
07 / 252,297 ft / 700 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 Tarabo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tarabo Airport?

The ICAO code for Tarabo Airport is AYTR, and its IATA code is TBQ.

Where is Tarabo Airport located?

Tarabo Airport is small airport located in Tarabo, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 6,100 ft (1,859 m).

How many runways does Tarabo Airport have?

Tarabo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,297 ft / 700 m.

What time zone is Tarabo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tarabo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tarabo Airport is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tarabo Airport?

The nearest airport to Tarabo Airport is Gimi Airstrip (AYGD), about 13.4 nm to the sw, followed by Agotu Airstrip and Tuvau Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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