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Small airport

Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport

IATA YEQICAO AYYKLocal YIS
Coordinates
5.1097°S, 143.9177°E
Elevation
3,692 ft (1,125 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-EPW
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:50

About 11h 52m 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 Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport

Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport is a small airport in Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYYK, IATA YEQ). It sits at an elevation of 3,692 ft (1,125 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,526 ft / 465 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Iropena Airstrip (AYIP), about 5.4 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

AYYK

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 311,526 ft / 465 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 Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport?

The ICAO code for Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport is AYYK, and its IATA code is YEQ.

Where is Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport located?

Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 3,692 ft (1,125 m).

How many runways does Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport have?

Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,526 ft / 465 m.

What time zone is Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport?

The nearest airport to Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport is Iropena Airstrip (AYIP), about 5.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Yambaitok and Kompiam Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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