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Telefomin Airport

IATA TFMICAO AYTELocal TLF🇵🇬 Telefomin
Coordinates
5.1261°S, 141.6419°E
Elevation
4,950 ft (1,509 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
18:26
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 12m 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 Telefomin Airport

Telefomin Airport

Telefomin Airport is an airport in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea. It was constructed during World War II and is the means of transportation in and out of Telefomin.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYTE

Reference 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

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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.

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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)

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 Telefomin Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Telefomin Airport?

The ICAO code for Telefomin Airport is AYTE, and its IATA code is TFM.

Where is Telefomin Airport located?

Telefomin Airport is small airport located in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,950 ft (1,509 m).

What time zone is Telefomin Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Telefomin Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Telefomin Airport is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Telefomin Airport?

The nearest airport to Telefomin Airport is Eliptamin Airport (EPT), about 5.5 nm to the nne, followed by Feramin Airport and Gulgubip Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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