Regional airport · Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
Vanimo
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Coordinates
- 2°42′S 141°18′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Port Moresby
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Field information
AYVN runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Vanimo (AYVN/VAI) has one runway, 12/30, 5,775 ft (1,760 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at AYVN, 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
Vanimo
Elevation
10 ft
Position
-2.6926, 141.3028
Runways · AYVN
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,775 ft (1,760 m) | 85 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at AYVN.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vanimo (AYVN / VAI) in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, through one 24/7 OCC desk. AYVN 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 AYVN
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 AYVN
Direct FBO and handler coordination at AYVN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at AYVN
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at AYVN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to AYVN
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for AYVN: 2° 41′ 33″ S 141° 18′ 10″ E; elevation 10 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Vanimo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Vanimo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at AYVN.
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Cargo Operations at AYVN
Support for freighter operations into AYVN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where AYVN sits in the network
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Operating into AYVN?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Vanimo — one desk for the whole trip.