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Small airport

Witu Airport

IATA WIUICAO AYIXLocal WITU🇵🇬 Garove Island
Coordinates
4.6895°S, 149.4401°E
Elevation
25 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WBK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
18:04
Civil dusk
18:25

About 12h 1m 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 Witu Airport

Witu Airport is a small airport in Garove Island, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYIX, IATA WIU). It sits at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,035 ft / 925 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Bali Airport (BAJ), about 21.7 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

AYIX
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NOTAMs

AYIX

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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
10A / 28D3,035 ft / 925 mGrsUnlitOpen

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 Witu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Witu Airport?

The ICAO code for Witu Airport is AYIX, and its IATA code is WIU.

Where is Witu Airport located?

Witu Airport is small airport located in Garove Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Witu Airport have?

Witu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,035 ft / 925 m.

What time zone is Witu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Witu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Witu Airport is approximately 5.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Witu Airport?

The nearest airport to Witu Airport is Bali Airport (BAJ), about 21.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Talasea Airport and Linga Linga Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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