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Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE)
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is an international airport serving Lae (Morobe Province), Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is LAE and its ICAO code is AYNZ. It has one runway, 2,438 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LAE
- ICAO code
- AYNZ
- City
- Lae
- Region / province
- Morobe Province
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 6.5680° S, 146.7265° E
- Elevation
- 73 m (239 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port Moresby (UTC+10:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,438 m (8,000 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,438 m8,000 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
4,930 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,429 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,839 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.600 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 120.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Lae through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Papua New Guinea
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | POM | 324 km |
| Wewak International Airport | WWK | 474 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?
The IATA code of Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is LAE and its ICAO code is AYNZ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport located?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is in Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates 6.5680° S, 146.7265° E and an elevation of 73 m (239 ft).
How far is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,839 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,429 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,930 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?
The longest runway at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is 2,438 m (8,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.