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Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport

IATA LAEICAO AYNZ🇵🇬 Lae
Coordinates
6.5680°S, 146.7265°E
Elevation
239 ft (73 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
18:13
Civil dusk
18:35

About 11h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport

Nadzab Airport, officially named Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport, is a regional airport located at Nadzab 42 kilometres (26 mi) outside Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea along the Highlands Highway. It is served by both private and regional aircraft with domestic flights. The airport replaced the Lae Airfield in 1977.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

AYNZ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 278,000 ft / 2,438 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.600 MHz
ATISATIS128.600 MHz
RDOLAE RDO120.700 MHz
TWRTWR121.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?

The ICAO code for Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is AYNZ, and its IATA code is LAE.

Where is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport located?

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is large airport located in Lae, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 239 ft (73 m).

How many runways does Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport have?

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,000 ft / 2,438 m.

Which airlines fly to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport include Air Niugini, Airlines PNG (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport in?

Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?

The nearest airport to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is Boana Airport (BNV), about 10.4 nm to the ne, followed by Kisengam Airport [CLOSED] and Bawan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.