Small airport

Papunya Airport

ICAO YPAY

Coordinates

23.2467°S, 131.9030°E

Elevation

620 ft (189 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-NT

Time zone

Darwin(UTC+09:30)

Magnetic variation

3.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

07:00

Sunrise

07:24

Sunset

18:14

Civil dusk

18:38

About 10h 50m 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 Papunya Airport

Papunya Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YPAY). It sits at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,015 ft / 1,224 m. It observes Australia/Darwin local time. The nearest airport is Haasts Bluff Airport (YHAA), about 12.8 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
13 / 31	4,015 ft / 1,224 m	—	S	—	Unlit	Open

Radio frequencies (3)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	125.400 MHz
MISC	MISC	120.600 MHz
MISC	MISC	120.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	FL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
MELBOURNE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	FL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
PAPUNYA NT (YPAY) UNCR	Class G	ATZ	GND	FL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Haasts Bluff AirportYHAA

12.8 nm SSW (192°)

Saipem AirportYSAI

27.3 nm S (184°)

Mount Wedge AirportYMWE

33.5 nm NNE (24°)

Mount Liebig AirportYLBG

35.5 nm W (270°)

Narwietooma AirportYNWT

40.1 nm E (89°)

Tilmouth AirstripAU-0458

46.8 nm NE (56°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Papunya Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Papunya Airport?

The ICAO code for Papunya Airport is YPAY.

Where is Papunya Airport located?

Papunya Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m).

How many runways does Papunya Airport have?

Papunya Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,015 ft / 1,224 m.

What time zone is Papunya Airport in?

Papunya Airport is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Papunya Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Papunya Airport is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Papunya Airport?

The nearest airport to Papunya Airport is Haasts Bluff Airport (YHAA), about 12.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Saipem Airport and Mount Wedge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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