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Tumolbil Airport

IATA TLPICAO AYQLLocal TUM🇵🇬 Tumolbil
Coordinates
4.7748°S, 141.0133°E
Elevation
3,590 ft (1,094 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:56
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
18:29
Civil dusk
18:50

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 Tumolbil Airport

Tumolbil Airport is a small airport in Tumolbil, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYQL, IATA TLP). It sits at an elevation of 3,590 ft (1,094 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,627 ft / 496 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Ibil Airstrip (AYIB), about 5.6 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYQL

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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
14 / 32▸ displaced1,627 ft / 496 m98 ftGrassed Brown GravelUnlitOpen

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 Tumolbil Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tumolbil Airport?

The ICAO code for Tumolbil Airport is AYQL, and its IATA code is TLP.

Where is Tumolbil Airport located?

Tumolbil Airport is small airport located in Tumolbil, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 3,590 ft (1,094 m).

How many runways does Tumolbil Airport have?

Tumolbil Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,627 ft / 496 m.

What time zone is Tumolbil Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tumolbil Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tumolbil Airport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tumolbil Airport?

The nearest airport to Tumolbil Airport is Ibil Airstrip (AYIB), about 5.6 nm to the n, followed by Tinibil Airstrip and Yapsiei Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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