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Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is an international airport serving Port Moresby (National Capital District (Port Moresby)), Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is POM and its ICAO code is AYPY. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,750 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- POM
- ICAO code
- AYPY
- City
- Port Moresby
- Region / province
- National Capital District (Port Moresby)
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 9.4434° S, 147.2200° E
- Elevation
- 45 m (146 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port Moresby (UTC+10:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,750 m (9,022 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 2,750 m9,022 ft | Asphalt |
| 14R/32L | 1,410 m4,625 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)
5,146 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,663 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,021 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 125.800 MHz |
| ATIS | 117.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Port Moresby 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | LAE | 324 km |
| Wewak International Airport | WWK | 760 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?
The IATA code of Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is POM and its ICAO code is AYPY. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport located?
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is in Port Moresby, National Capital District (Port Moresby), Papua New Guinea, at coordinates 9.4434° S, 147.2200° E and an elevation of 45 m (146 ft).
How far is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,021 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,663 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,146 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?
The longest runway at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is 2,750 m (9,022 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) 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.