Girua Airport

AYGR / PNP

Popondetta, PG

Last Updated
Mar 3, 12:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 27 hours ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR AYPY 031200Z 34004KT 9999 FEW050 BKN120 26/23 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 311 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,311 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,311 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AYPY 032245Z 0400/0500 34012KT 9999 SCT018 BKN040 FM040300 32012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT018 BKN040 INTER 0403/0409 27012KT SHRA BKN010 T 28 30 29 28 Q 1007 1006 1004 1005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:55Z BASE
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VFR 340° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

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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°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° 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.