
Regional airport · Kerema, Papua New Guinea
Kerema
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Coordinates
- 7°58′S 145°46′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Port Moresby
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Field information
AYKM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kerema (AYKM/KMA) has one runway, 14/32, 3,044 ft (928 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at AYKM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Port Moresby
Country
Papua New Guinea
PG
Municipality
Kerema
Elevation
10 ft
Position
-7.9636, 145.7710
Runways · AYKM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,044 ft (928 m) | 60 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at AYKM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kerema (AYKM / KMA) in Kerema, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk. AYKM is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at AYKM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at AYKM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYKM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at AYKM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at AYKM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYKM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for AYKM: 7° 57′ 49″ S 145° 46′ 16″ E; elevation 10 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kerema
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kerema. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYKM.
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Cargo Operations at AYKM
Support for freighter operations into AYKM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where AYKM sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- AYBUBuloloBulolo, Papua New Guinea69 NM049°→
- AYKKKikoriKikori, Papua New Guinea96 NM290°→
- AYNZLae/NadzabLae, Papua New Guinea101 NM034°→
- AYGAGorokaGoroka, Papua New Guinea115 NM349°→
- AYPYJackson's/Port Moresby InternationalPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea124 NM136°→
- AYCHKundiawa/ChimbuKundiawa, Papua New Guinea126 NM338°→
Operating into AYKM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kerema — one desk for the whole trip.