Girua Airport

AYGR / PNP

Popondetta, PG

Last Updated
Apr 13, 21:00Z

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Currently using: AYPY
Weather Source: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (AYPY)
Distance: 75nm / 139km from AYGR

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 217 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR AYPY 132100Z 33004KT 9999 BKN050 OVC130 23/21 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 311 ft
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 13,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,311 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,311 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Girua Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 13,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 216.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGR
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,485 ft 98 ft ASP 38°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Girua Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYGR
IATA Code: PNP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 311 ft MSL

Location

City: Popondetta
Country: PG
Latitude: -8.804540°
Longitude: 148.309006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,485 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Girua Airport

Overview

Girua Airport serves the Popondetta region in Papua New Guinea, functioning as a medium-sized airport critical for transportation in Oro Province. Located at coordinates -8.804540, 148.309006, the airport provides essential connectivity for the local area at an elevation of 311 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 311 ft MSL suggests a relatively low-altitude environment typical of coastal Papua New Guinea. Pilots should anticipate potential tropical weather variations common to the region, with potential rapid changes in visibility and precipitation.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (03/21) with a substantial length of 5,485 feet, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position near the coast implies potential wind variations and localized terrain effects that pilots should carefully assess during pre-flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21's orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should conduct thorough terrain and wind assessments, paying close attention to the runway's asphalt surface and the surrounding topographical characteristics of the Popondetta region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.