Tawa Airport
Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)
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
AYTWLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 / 20 | 1,529 ft / 466 m | 98 ft | Grassed Red Clay | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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.
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.