Does AYDU require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Daru Airport (Papua New Guinea).

Where is AYDU located?

Daru Airport (AYDU) is located in Daru, Papua New Guinea.

What is the IATA code for AYDU?

The IATA code for Daru Airport is DAU.

How long is the runway at AYDU?

The main runway at Daru Airport (14/32) measures 1400x30m.

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Daru Airport (AYDU/DAU) — Daru, Papua New Guinea

Daru Airport (AYDU/DAU) serves Daru, Papua New Guinea. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 20 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: AYDU
Name: Daru Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -9.08676
Longitude: 143.207993
Elevation: 20 ft
Country: Papua New Guinea
Municipality: Daru
IATA Code: DAU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 1400x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 124.900 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Papua New Guinea Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 120 working hours (5 days) recommended
Landing Lead Time: 5-7 business days for international landing permits; 72 hours for domestic travel

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required for all private flights. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.

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Active NOTAMs

A0993/26 info

MET SER NOT AVBL.

2026-07-06 05:45:00 2026-10-05 07:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AYDU require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Daru Airport (Papua New Guinea).
Where is AYDU located?: Daru Airport (AYDU) is located in Daru, Papua New Guinea.
What is the IATA code for AYDU?: The IATA code for Daru Airport is DAU.
How long is the runway at AYDU?: The main runway at Daru Airport (14/32) measures 1400x30m.

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