Yap International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 12h 19m 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 Yap International Airport
Yap International Airport is an airport on Colonia, the main island of the State of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia. The airport is serviced by United Airlines from Guam. Pacific Missionary Aviation makes periodic trips to the outer island airfields of Ulithi Atoll and Fais Island. Woleai airfield is currently closed for repairs.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PTYANOTAMs
PTYAReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 / 25 | 6,000 ft / 1,829 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.600 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 123.600 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 6 of 8 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 30% of observations, averaging 9 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96% | 1,720 ft | |
| Feb | 98% | 1,705 ft | |
| Mar | 97% | 1,720 ft | |
| Apr | 96% | 1,761 ft | |
| May | 96% | 1,782 ft | |
| Jun | 95% | 1,719 ft | |
| Jul | 94% | 1,758 ft | |
| Aug | 94% | 1,733 ft | |
| Sep | 94% | 1,769 ft | |
| Oct | 95% | 1,746 ft | |
| Nov | 95% | 1,784 ft | |
| Dec | 95% | 1,783 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,705–1,784 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Yap International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Yap International Airport?
The ICAO code for Yap International Airport is PTYA, and its IATA code is YAP.
Where is Yap International Airport located?
Yap International Airport is large airport located in Yap Island, Micronesia, at an elevation of 91 ft (28 m).
How many runways does Yap International Airport have?
Yap International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.
Which airlines fly to Yap International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Yap International Airport include United Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Yap International Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Yap International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Yap International Airport in?
Yap International Airport is in the Pacific/Chuuk time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Yap International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Yap International Airport is approximately 0.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Yap International Airport?
The nearest airport to Yap International Airport is Ulithi Airport (ULI), about 105.7 nm to the ene.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Yap International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.