Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Papua New Guinea

AYNZLAE

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport

Lae, Papua New Guinea

ICAO

AYNZ

IATA

LAE

Category

International Hub

Elevation

239 ft

Country

Papua New Guinea

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at AYNZ

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (AYNZ / LAE) in Lae, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

AYNZ is listed in our network as an international hub. 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 AYNZ

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

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

Jet A1 Fuel at AYNZ

Fuel on record at Nadzab Tomodachi International 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 AYNZ

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

Planning reference for AYNZ: 6° 34′ 5″ S 146° 43′ 37″ E; elevation 239 ft; local time UTC+10.

Crew & Passenger Services in Lae

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

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

Cargo Operations at AYNZ

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

Field Information

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport

Latitude
6° 34′ 5″ S
Longitude
146° 43′ 37″ E
ICAO code
AYNZ
IATA code
LAE
Municipality
Lae
Timezone
UTC+10
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 6
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To LAE?

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

Submit flight inquiry for AYNZ

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – AYNZ

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?

The ICAO code is AYNZ and the IATA code is LAE.

Is Jet A1 available at AYNZ?

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

What is the fire category at AYNZ?

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

What time zone does AYNZ operate in?

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport operates on UTC+10.

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

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 AYNZ.