
International hub · Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Jackson's/Port Moresby International
- Elevation
- 146 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°27′S 147°13′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Port Moresby
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
AYPY runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Jackson's/Port Moresby International (AYPY/POM) has 2 runways; the longest, 14L/32R, is 9,022 ft (2,750 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0300-0900Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at AYPY, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Pacific/Port Moresby
Country
Papua New Guinea
PG
Municipality
Port Moresby
Elevation
146 ft
Position
-9.4434, 147.2200
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
0300-0900Z
Runways · AYPY
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 9,022 ft (2,750 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14R/32L | 4,625 ft (1,410 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at AYPY.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Jackson's/Port Moresby International (AYPY / POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk. AYPY is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at AYPY
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 AYPY
Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYPY covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at AYPY
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at AYPY is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYPY
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for AYPY: 9° 26′ 36″ S 147° 13′ 12″ E; elevation 146 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Port Moresby
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Port Moresby. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYPY.
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Cargo Operations at AYPY
Support for freighter operations into AYPY covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where AYPY sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- AYGRPopondetta/GiruaPopondetta, Papua New Guinea75 NM059°→
- AYKMKeremaKerema, Papua New Guinea124 NM316°→
- AYBUBuloloBulolo, Papua New Guinea138 NM346°→
- AYNZLae/NadzabLae, Papua New Guinea175 NM350°→
- YMAEMurray IslandMurray/Mer Island, Australia189 NM261°→
- AYGNAlotau/GurneyAlotau, Papua New Guinea191 NM106°→
Operating into AYPY?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Jackson's/Port Moresby International — one desk for the whole trip.