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Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

IATA POMICAO AYPY🇵🇬 Port Moresby
Coordinates
9.4434°S, 147.2200°E
Elevation
146 ft (45 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PG-NCD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:28

About 11h 37m 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport

Port Moresby International Airport, also known as Jacksons International Airport, is an international airport located 8 kilometres outside of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. It is the largest and busiest airport in Papua New Guinea, with an estimated 1.6 million passengers using the airport in 2025, and is the main hub for Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, as well as the main hub for PNG Air. It replaced the original Port Moresby airport, in what is now the suburb of Waigani, whose airstrip remained until the 1990s but no trace of which remains, having been built over.

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

Live weather

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14L / 32R9,022 ft / 2,750 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
14R / 32L4,625 ft / 1,410 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPJACKSONS APP125.800 MHz
ATISATIS117.000 MHz
GNDJACKSONS GND121.700 MHz
TWRJACKSONS TWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (35)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Kina Bank Ltd.551 ft118 ft
Obstacle354 ft26 ft
Obstacle312 ft59 ft
Ela Beach Tower236 ft75 ft
Stanley Hotel and Suites230 ft171 ft
Obstacle230 ft194 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?

The ICAO code for Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is AYPY, and its IATA code is POM.

Where is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport located?

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is large airport located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 146 ft (45 m).

How many runways does Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport have?

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,022 ft / 2,750 m.

Which airlines fly to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport include Air Niugini, Airlines PNG, Qantas, Virgin Australia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?

Historical data lists 35 nonstop destinations from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is approximately 5.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?

The nearest airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is Naoro Airport (NOO), about 26.3 nm to the ene, followed by Manari Airport and Haelogo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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