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Tapila Airstrip
Mutam, Western ProvinceElevation 48 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0328°T
Landing length (LDA)4,740 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,740 / 4,740 / 4,740 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21208°T
Landing length (LDA)4,740 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,740 / 4,740 / 4,740 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
16/34
RWY 16163°T
Landing length (LDA)7,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,000 / 7,000 / 7,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34343°T
Landing length (LDA)7,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,000 / 7,000 / 7,000 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Tapila Airstrip is in Mutam, Western Province. Field elevation 48 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSEAN PARKER
Manager phone254-298-5770
AttendedDaily, 0700–2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAYTC
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionWestern Province
CountryPapua New Guinea
Coordinates-8.4188, 142.9043
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALL FUELS FULL & SELF SVC.
›FOR AFT HRS ATNDT 254-493-8530.
›ARFF PROTECTION MEETS INDEX B.
›GLDR OPS 1.5 MI NORTH OF RWY 16 THR.
›MIL CONTR FUEL AVBL.
›ARFF NOT AVBL 2000-0700.
›PRE DATES ACT.
›DUSK-2200. ACTVT PAPI RWY 21 - CTAF. AFT 2200 MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RWY 16 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 03/21 NOT AVBL AFT 2200.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AYTC have a METAR?
Yes. AYTC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does AYTC have a TAF?
When AYTC issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AYTC?
AYTC sits at 48 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AYTC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.