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Small airport

Malalaua Airport

IATA MLQICAO AYMPLocal MLU🇵🇬 Malalaua
Coordinates
8.0714°S, 146.1555°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-GPK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:36

About 11h 44m 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 Malalaua Airport

Malalaua Airport is a small airport in Malalaua, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYMP, IATA MLQ). It sits at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,609 ft / 1,100 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Terapo Airport (TEO), about 6.3 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 283,609 ft / 1,100 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 Malalaua Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Malalaua Airport?

The ICAO code for Malalaua Airport is AYMP, and its IATA code is MLQ.

Where is Malalaua Airport located?

Malalaua Airport is small airport located in Malalaua, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Malalaua Airport have?

Malalaua Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,609 ft / 1,100 m.

What time zone is Malalaua Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Malalaua Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Malalaua Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Malalaua Airport?

The nearest airport to Malalaua Airport is Terapo Airport (TEO), about 6.3 nm to the sse, followed by Lese Airport and Iokea Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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