Aro Airstrip (/PG-0079) - Airport Information

IATA Code

ICAO CodePG-0079

Country Papua New Guinea

Aro, Papua New Guinea

Location

UTC

Timezone

-7.9910 S, 147.2400 E

Coordinates

2,200 ft (671 m)

Elevation

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What is Aro Airstrip?

Aro Airstrip (/PG-0079) is an airport serving Aro in Papua New Guinea. Located at coordinates 7.9910 S, 147.2400 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,200 feet (671 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

27°C

Patchy Rain Nearby

Feels Like 27°C

Humidity70%

Wind7 km/h

Visibility10 km

Local Time

00:46:06

Thursday, June 4, 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)

CityAro

Latitude-7.991

Longitude147.24

Coordinates7.991° S, 147.24° E

Elevation2,200 ft (671 m)

Local CodeARO

Region CodePG-MPL

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Airport Analysis for Aro Airstrip

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Distance to Major Cities

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

Sydney

Australia

2,906 km3 h 38 m flight

Tokyo

Japan

4,920 km6 h 9 m flight

Singapore

4,925 km6 h 9 m flight

Hong Kong

4,933 km6 h 10 m flight

Bangkok

Thailand

5,697 km7 h 7 m flight

Mumbai

India

8,680 km10 h 51 m flight

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

10,582 km13 h 14 m flight

Los Angeles

United States

10,918 km13 h 39 m flight

Moscow

Russia

11,962 km14 h 57 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

12,946 km16 h 11 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

12,949 km16 h 11 m flight

Berlin

Germany

13,549 km16 h 56 m flight

Nearby Cities to Aro Airstrip

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

GoilalaCentral Province

46 km46 min drive

BuloloMorobe Province

84 km1 h 24 m drive

WauMorobe Province

93 km1 h 33 m drive

Huon GulfMorobe Province

95 km1 h 35 m drive

KokodaOro Province

113 km1 h 53 m drive

Kairuku-HiriCentral Province

127 km2 h 7 m drive

KeremaGulf

128 km2 h 8 m drive

SoheOro Province

135 km2 h 15 m drive

PopondettaOro Province

139 km2 h 19 m drive

MenyamyaMorobe Province

144 km2 h 24 m drive

MarkhamMorobe Province

156 km2 h 36 m drive

National Capital DistrictPort Moresby

159 km2 h 39 m drive

Port MoresbyPort Moresby

166 km2 h 46 m drive

LaeMorobe Province

172 km2 h 52 m drive

NawaeMorobe Province

172 km2 h 52 m drive

FinschhafenMorobe Province

177 km2 h 57 m drive

RigoCentral Province

206 km3 h 26 m drive

Tewai SiassiMorobe Province

207 km3 h 27 m drive

IjivitariOro Province

210 km3 h 30 m drive

Obura WonenaraEastern Highlands Province

212 km3 h 32 m drive

KabwumMorobe Province

214 km3 h 34 m drive

Closest States to Aro Airstrip

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

Oro ProvinceNPP

145 km26 airports

Morobe ProvinceMPL

152 km72 airports

Port MoresbyNCD

162 km2 airports

Central ProvinceCPM

174 km37 airports

Eastern Highlands ProvinceEHG

233 km27 airports

Chimbu ProvinceCPK

321 km15 airports

Jiwaka ProvinceJWK

367 km10 airports

West New Britain ProvinceWBK

399 km21 airports

Madang ProvinceMPM

407 km45 airports

Milne Bay ProvinceMBA

414 km28 airports

Western Highlands ProvinceWHM

421 km7 airports

Southern Highlands ProvinceSHM

442 km25 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Aro Airstrip?

The IATA code for Aro Airstrip is . The ICAO code is PG-0079. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Aro Airstrip located?

Aro Airstrip is located in Aro, Papua New Guinea. The airport's coordinates are -7.9910 S, 147.2400 E.

What is the timezone at Aro Airstrip?

Aro Airstrip operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Aro Airstrip?

Aro Airstrip is located at an elevation of 2,200 feet (671 meters) above sea level.