Girua Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Popondetta, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is PNP and its ICAO code is AYGR. The airport lies at an elevation of 311 ft (95 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 5,485 ft (1,672 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PNP
- ICAO code
- AYGR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 311 ft (95 m)
- Coordinates
- -8.8045, 148.3090
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,485 ft · 1,672 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Girua Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TFI Tufi Airport | Tufi, Papua New Guinea | 115 km · 71 mi |
| POM Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | 139 km · 86 mi |
| TPI Tapini Airport | Tapini, Papua New Guinea | 153 km · 95 mi |
| GUR Gurney Airport | Gurney, Papua New Guinea | 278 km · 173 mi |
| KMA Kerema Airport | Kerema, Papua New Guinea | 294 km · 183 mi |
| LAE Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | Lae, Papua New Guinea | 304 km · 189 mi |
| LSA Losuia Airport | Losuia, Papua New Guinea | 307 km · 191 mi |
| GMI Gasmata Island Airport | Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea | 359 km · 223 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PNP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,811 | 1,747 | 1,518 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,012 | 3,115 | 2,706 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,038 | 3,131 | 2,720 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,338 | 3,938 | 3,422 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,683 | 5,396 | 4,689 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,717 | 6,659 | 5,787 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,854 | 6,744 | 5,861 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,470 | 7,749 | 6,733 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,695 | 7,888 | 6,855 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,107 | 8,144 | 7,077 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,973 | 8,682 | 7,545 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,122 | 8,775 | 7,625 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,483 | 8,999 | 7,820 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,527 | 9,027 | 7,844 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,568 | 9,052 | 7,866 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,087 | 9,996 | 8,686 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Girua Airport?
The IATA code of Girua Airport is PNP and its ICAO code is AYGR.
Where is Girua Airport located?
Girua Airport is in Popondetta, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea, at -8.8045, 148.3090.
What time zone is Girua Airport in?
Girua Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Port_Moresby. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Girua Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 5,485 ft (1,672 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Girua Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tufi Airport (TFI), about 115 km (71 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.