Girua Airport (AYGR)
Medium airport · Popondetta, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Girua Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYGR |
| IATA | PNP |
| Elevation | 311 ft (95 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 8°48'16" E 148°18'32" -8.80454, 148.30901 |
| Location | Popondetta, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,485 ft (1672 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Girua Airport at a glance
Girua Airport is a medium airport in Popondetta, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as PNP. The field elevation of 311 ft (95 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYGR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,485 ft (1672 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYGR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Girua Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | AYPY | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Gurney Airport | AYGN | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Kerema Airport | AYKM | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | AYNZ | 304 km (164 NM) |
| Baimuru Airport | AYBA | 410 km (221 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Girua Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 311 ft field elevation of Girua Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 21 airports and airfields we list for Papua New Guinea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Girua Airport
What is the ICAO code of Girua Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Girua Airport is AYGR, and its IATA code is PNP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Girua Airport above sea level?
Girua Airport sits at an elevation of 311 feet (95 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Girua Airport located?
The airport lies at -8.8045, 148.3090 — in Popondetta, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, about 139 km away.
Does AYGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYGR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Girua Airport?
Girua Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,485 ft (1672 m) with a ASP surface.