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Small airport

Nuku Airport

IATA UKUICAO AYNULocal NUKU🇵🇬 Nuku
Coordinates
3.6768°S, 142.4849°E
Elevation
870 ft (265 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-SAN
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
18:57

About 11h 56m 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 Nuku Airport

Nuku Airport is a small airport in Nuku, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYNU, IATA UKU). It sits at an elevation of 870 ft (265 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,418 ft / 737 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Mukili Airstrip (AYUK), about 7.2 nm to the w.

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
12 / 302,418 ft / 737 m147 ftGrassed Red 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 Nuku Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nuku Airport?

The ICAO code for Nuku Airport is AYNU, and its IATA code is UKU.

Where is Nuku Airport located?

Nuku Airport is small airport located in Nuku, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 870 ft (265 m).

How many runways does Nuku Airport have?

Nuku Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,418 ft / 737 m.

What time zone is Nuku Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nuku Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuku 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 Nuku Airport?

The nearest airport to Nuku Airport is Mukili Airstrip (AYUK), about 7.2 nm to the w, followed by Kafle Airstrip and Yagrombok Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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