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Small airport

Malekolon Airport

IATA MKNICAO AYMVLocal MKO🇵🇬 Babase Island
Coordinates
4.0234°S, 153.6573°E
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NIK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:25
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
17:48
Civil dusk
18:09

About 12h 2m 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 Malekolon Airport

Malekolon Airport is a small airport in Babase Island, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYMV, IATA MKN). It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,050 ft / 930 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Manga Airport (MGP), about 39 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYMV

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 323,050 ft / 930 mUnlitOpen

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 Malekolon Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Malekolon Airport?

The ICAO code for Malekolon Airport is AYMV, and its IATA code is MKN.

Where is Malekolon Airport located?

Malekolon Airport is small airport located in Babase Island, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Malekolon Airport have?

Malekolon Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,050 ft / 930 m.

What time zone is Malekolon Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Malekolon Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Malekolon Airport is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Malekolon Airport?

The nearest airport to Malekolon Airport is Manga Airport (MGP), about 39 nm to the w, followed by Nissan Island Airport and Boang Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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