Appa Airstrip (/AYAP) - Airport Information

IATA Code

ICAO CodeAYAP

Country Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Location

UTC

Timezone

-6.5168 S, 144.7068 E

Coordinates

3,800 ft (1,158 m)

Elevation

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What is Appa Airstrip?

Appa Airstrip (/AYAP) is an airport serving in Papua New Guinea. Located at coordinates 6.5168 S, 144.7068 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 3,800 feet (1,158 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

19°C

Mist

Feels Like 14°C

Humidity96%

Wind4 km/h

Visibility2 km

Local Time

10:37:30

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: Papua New Guinea

Continent: Oceania

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Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere

ContinentOceania

Country

Papua New Guinea (PG)

Latitude-6.516759

Longitude144.706808

Coordinates6.516759° S, 144.706808° E

Elevation3,800 ft (1,158 m)

GPS CodeAYAP

Local CodeAPPA

Region CodePG-CPK

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Runways at Appa Airstrip

Appa Airstrip has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

14/32

Primary

Length

600 m1,969 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Grassed Brown Silt Loam

14/32

Runway 2

Length

600 m1,969 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Grassed Brown Silt Loam

Airport Analysis for Appa Airstrip

Nearby Airports to Appa Airstrip

Explore other airports located within a 300km radius of Appa Airstrip. This can help you find alternative travel options or nearby facilities.

Chimbu Airport (CMU)

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62 km

Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (HGU)

Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

89 km

Goroka Airport (GKA)

Goronka, Papua New Guinea

90 km

Baimuru Airport (VMU)

Baimuru, Papua New Guinea

110 km

Mendi Airport (MDU)

Mendi, Papua New Guinea

123 km

Wapenamanda Airport (WBM)

Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea

133 km

Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Appa Airstrip to major world cities.

Sydney

Australia

3,114 km3 h 54 m flight

Hong Kong

4,619 km5 h 46 m flight

Singapore

4,622 km5 h 47 m flight

Tokyo

Japan

4,721 km5 h 54 m flight

Bangkok

Thailand

5,374 km6 h 43 m flight

Mumbai

India

8,360 km10 h 27 m flight

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

10,259 km12 h 49 m flight

Los Angeles

United States

11,061 km13 h 50 m flight

Moscow

Russia

11,671 km14 h 35 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

12,625 km15 h 47 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

12,629 km15 h 47 m flight

Berlin

Germany

13,263 km16 h 35 m flight

Nearby Cities to Appa Airstrip

Explore cities in Papua New Guinea that are easily accessible from Appa Airstrip. Discover nearby destinations with estimated driving distances and times.

Karimui NomaneChimbu Province

16 km16 min drive

GumineChimbu Province

36 km36 min drive

Angalimp South WahgiJiwaka Province

54 km54 min drive

ChuaveChimbu Province

57 km57 min drive

Sinasina YonggamuglChimbu Province

59 km59 min drive

LufaEastern Highlands Province

60 km1 h 0 m drive

KerowagiChimbu Province

68 km1 h 8 m drive

KundiawaChimbu Province

77 km1 h 17 m drive

North WahgiJiwaka Province

80 km1 h 20 m drive

Kagua EraveSouthern Highlands Province

80 km1 h 20 m drive

DauloEastern Highlands Province

83 km1 h 23 m drive

IalibuSouthern Highlands Province

83 km1 h 23 m drive

Tambul NebilyerWestern Highlands Province

85 km1 h 25 m drive

Ialibu PangiaSouthern Highlands Province

87 km1 h 27 m drive

ImbongguSouthern Highlands Province

87 km1 h 27 m drive

OkapaEastern Highlands Province

89 km1 h 29 m drive

HagenWestern Highlands Province

89 km1 h 29 m drive

Mount HagenWestern Highlands Province

90 km1 h 30 m drive

GorokaEastern Highlands Province

91 km1 h 31 m drive

KikoriGulf

91 km1 h 31 m drive

Unggai BenaEastern Highlands Province

100 km1 h 40 m drive

Closest States to Appa Airstrip

Explore nearby states in Papua New Guinea accessible from Appa Airstrip. Plan your regional travel with distance information.

Chimbu ProvinceCPK

30 km15 airports

Jiwaka ProvinceJWK

72 km10 airports

Eastern Highlands ProvinceEHG

107 km27 airports

Western Highlands ProvinceWHM

111 km7 airports

Southern Highlands ProvinceSHM

127 km25 airports

Madang ProvinceMPM

177 km45 airports

Enga ProvinceEPW

185 km15 airports

HelaHLA

207 km18 airports

Morobe ProvinceMPL

207 km72 airports

Port MoresbyNCD

424 km2 airports

Sandaun ProvinceSAN

458 km68 airports

Central ProvinceCPM

465 km37 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Appa Airstrip?

The IATA code for Appa Airstrip is . The ICAO code is AYAP. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Appa Airstrip located?

Appa Airstrip is located in Papua New Guinea. The airport's coordinates are -6.5168 S, 144.7068 E.

What is the timezone at Appa Airstrip?

Appa Airstrip operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Appa Airstrip?

Appa Airstrip is located at an elevation of 3,800 feet (1,158 meters) above sea level.