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Small airport

Tawa Airport

IATA TWYICAO AYTWLocal TAWA🇵🇬 Tawa
Coordinates
7.4463°S, 146.1067°E
Elevation
5,020 ft (1,530 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
18:15
Civil dusk
18:37

About 11h 45m 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 Tawa Airport

Tawa Airport is a small airport in Tawa, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYTW, IATA TWY). It sits at an elevation of 5,020 ft (1,530 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,529 ft / 466 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kaintiba Airport (KZF), about 5.4 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 201,529 ft / 466 m98 ftGrassed Red 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 Tawa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tawa Airport?

The ICAO code for Tawa Airport is AYTW, and its IATA code is TWY.

Where is Tawa Airport located?

Tawa Airport is small airport located in Tawa, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,020 ft (1,530 m).

How many runways does Tawa Airport have?

Tawa Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,529 ft / 466 m.

What time zone is Tawa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tawa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tawa Airport is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tawa Airport?

The nearest airport to Tawa Airport is Kaintiba Airport (KZF), about 5.4 nm to the sw, followed by Hawabango Airport and Aseki Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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