Girua Airport (PNP): Codes, Runways & Location
Girua Airport (IATA: PNP · ICAO: AYGR) is a medium-sized airport serving Popondetta, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 8.8045° S, 148.3090° E, 311 ft (95 m) above sea level.
Overview of Girua Airport
Girua Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Popondetta in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code PNP and the ICAO code AYGR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Girua Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1672 m (5485 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 311 ft (95 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gora Airstrip (GOC) about 23 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,672 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Girua Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Girua Airport
Where is Girua Airport located?
Girua Airport is located in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 8.8045° S, 148.3090° E.
What is the airport code for Girua Airport?
Girua Airport has an IATA code of PNP and an ICAO code of AYGR.
How long is the runway at Girua Airport?
Girua Airport's longest runway is about 1672 m (5485 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Girua Airport have?
Girua Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Girua Airport a major airport?
Girua Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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