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Malam Airport

IATA MQOICAO AYMQLocal MAA🇵🇬 Malam
Coordinates
8.7092°S, 142.6497°E
Elevation
126 ft (38 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:46

About 12h 17m 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 Malam Airport

Malam Airport is a small airport in Malam, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYMQ, IATA MQO). It sits at an elevation of 126 ft (38 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,359 ft / 719 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Upiara Airport (UPR), about 10.1 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYMQ

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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
10 / 282,359 ft / 719 m——UnlitOpen

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 Malam Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Malam Airport?

The ICAO code for Malam Airport is AYMQ, and its IATA code is MQO.

Where is Malam Airport located?

Malam Airport is small airport located in Malam, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 126 ft (38 m).

How many runways does Malam Airport have?

Malam Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,359 ft / 719 m.

What time zone is Malam Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Malam Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Malam Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Malam Airport?

The nearest airport to Malam Airport is Upiara Airport (UPR), about 10.1 nm to the n, followed by Kapal Airport and Kondobol Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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