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Umba Airport

IATA UMCICAO AYUCLocal UMBA🇵🇬 Umba
Coordinates
7.0214°S, 145.9660°E
Elevation
5,950 ft (1,814 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:31

About 12h 15m 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 Umba Airport

Umba Airport is a small airport in Umba, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYUC, IATA UMC). It sits at an elevation of 5,950 ft (1,814 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,598 ft / 487 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Marawaka Airport (MWG), about 5.6 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

AYUC
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NOTAMs

AYUC

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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
13 / 311,598 ft / 487 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 Umba Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Umba Airport?

The ICAO code for Umba Airport is AYUC, and its IATA code is UMC.

Where is Umba Airport located?

Umba Airport is small airport located in Umba, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5,950 ft (1,814 m).

How many runways does Umba Airport have?

Umba Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,598 ft / 487 m.

What time zone is Umba Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Umba Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Umba Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Umba Airport?

The nearest airport to Umba Airport is Marawaka Airport (MWG), about 5.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Ande Airstrip and Usarumpia Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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