AYPY

Port Moresby/Jacksons International Airport

Airport
ICAO code
AYPY
IATA Code
POM
Summary
ICAO Region
APAC
ICAO Territory
Location

Port Moresby, National Capital

Serving
Port Moresby
Elevation
146 ft
Coordinates
9° 26' 27" S , 147° 13' 12" E
KCC
Airport BS
Bird Strike
Metar
AYPY 181600Z 34010G20KT 9999 SHRA OVC020 25/24 Q1009

Description

Jacksons International Airport, also known as Port Moresby Airport, it is located 8 km outside Port Moresby, in Papua New Guinea. It is the largest airport in Papua New Guinea and is the main hub for Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, as well as the main hub for Airlines PNG.

Climatology

Tropical Rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification Af) - almost no distinct seasons, average daily temperature around 27°C throughout the year. Extensive cloud cover and heavy rainfall prevent temperatures from rising much over 33°C. The diurnal temperature change is between 2°C and 5°C which is greater than the annual temperature range of 2°C. Rainfall is heavy and is usually convectional and in the afternoon.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
14R/32L 2066 45 ASP Yes/Yes
14L/32R 2750 45 ASP Yes/Yes

Airport map

Aerial View

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