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Nomad River Airport

IATA NOMICAO NOMLocal NDR🇵🇬 Nomad River
Coordinates
6.2940°S, 142.2342°E
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:46

About 12h 14m 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 Nomad River Airport

Nomad River Airport is a small airport in Nomad River, Papua New Guinea (IATA NOM). It sits at an elevation of 305 ft (93 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,002 ft / 915 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Honinabi Airport (HNN), about 4.5 nm to the nw.

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

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
08D / 26A3,002 ft / 915 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 Nomad River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Nomad River Airport?

Nomad River Airport uses the IATA code NOM.

Where is Nomad River Airport located?

Nomad River Airport is small airport located in Nomad River, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 305 ft (93 m).

How many runways does Nomad River Airport have?

Nomad River Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,002 ft / 915 m.

What time zone is Nomad River Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nomad River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nomad River Airport is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nomad River Airport?

The nearest airport to Nomad River Airport is Honinabi Airport (HNN), about 4.5 nm to the nw, followed by Yehebi Airstrip and Mougulu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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