Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Papua New Guinea

AYDUDAU

Daru Airport

Daru, Papua New Guinea

ICAO

AYDU

IATA

DAU

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

20 ft

Country

Papua New Guinea

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at AYDU

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Daru Airport (AYDU / DAU) in Daru, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

AYDU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Papua New Guinea

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Papua New Guinea.

Applicable permit lead times for Papua New Guinea are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Papua New Guinea are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at AYDU

Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYDU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Jet A1 Fuel at AYDU

Fuel on record at Daru Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYDU

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for AYDU: 9° 5′ 13″ S 143° 12′ 29″ E; elevation 20 ft; local time UTC+10.

Crew & Passenger Services in Daru

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Daru.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYDU.

Cargo Operations at AYDU

Support for freighter operations into AYDU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Daru Airport

Latitude
9° 5′ 13″ S
Longitude
143° 12′ 29″ E
ICAO code
AYDU
IATA code
DAU
Municipality
Daru
Timezone
UTC+10
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To DAU?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for AYDU.

Submit flight inquiry for AYDU

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – AYDU

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Daru Airport?

The ICAO code is AYDU and the IATA code is DAU.

Is Jet A1 available at AYDU?

Yes. Fuel on record at Daru Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What time zone does AYDU operate in?

Daru Airport operates on UTC+10.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for AYDU?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for AYDU.