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Madang Airport (AYMD/MAG) — Madang, Papua New Guinea
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 19:00–08:30 UTC
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 20 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: AYMD
- Name: Madang Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -5.20708
- Longitude: 145.789001
- Elevation: 20 ft
- Country: Papua New Guinea
- Municipality: Madang
- IATA Code: MAG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: AYPM
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 5174 X 105
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Edge lights (intensity control), REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: NDB MD 362 kHz, VOR-DME MD 116.30 MHz
- Approach Types: NDB, VOR-DME
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 07: 205 ft. RWY 07 TDZE 20 ft, RWY 25 TDZE 7 ft. Mag heading 070/250. Fire category 6
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 120.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 122.800 MHz
- ATIS: 127.800 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
19:00
–
08:30
Tuesday
19:00
–
08:30
Wednesday
19:00
–
08:30
Thursday
19:00
–
08:30
Friday
19:00
–
08:30
Saturday
19:00
–
08:30
Sunday
19:00
–
08:30
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 0500-1830 local (UTC+10). Tower operates same hours
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +675 3244700
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://nac.com.pg
- Remarks: National Airports Corporation (NAC) manages airport. NAC email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: Landing permit required for all foreign-operated aircraft. Apply via CASA PNG Air Transport Department ([email protected], confidential line +675 3027 528) at least 48 working hours before departure. CASA PNG working hours 2100Z-0430Z (0700-1430L). Permit valid 72 hours
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: No customs facility at AYMD. Only AYPY (Jacksons International, Port Moresby) has full-time Customs/Immigration/Quarantine. For non-international airports, commercial flights (10+ pax/crew) need 30 days advance Customs approval; private/small commercial (<10 pax) need 5 working days. Prior notification of flight must reach Customs 3 hours before arrival. Madang Customs regional office: +675 422 2298 (PO Box 215, Madang) — Northern Regional Operations
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: PGK
- Remarks: Fees managed by NAC. Contact +675 3244700 for current fee schedule
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Jet fuel available per AC-U-KWIK
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: AVGAS available per AC-U-KWIK
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: Yes
- Remarks: Not an airport of entry. International arrivals must clear immigration at AYPY. PNG requires Advance Passenger Information (API) on all pax/crew before arrival. Air Crew Form G17 required. PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) required since Oct 2025 for air arrivals at AYPY
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No night operations. Airport limited to published operating hours (daylight). No ILS available
Alternates
AYGA
- ICAO: AYGA
- Name: Goroka Airport
- Distance (NM): 57.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
AYCH
- ICAO: AYCH
- Name: Chimbu Airport
- Distance (NM): 69.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
AYMH
- ICAO: AYMH
- Name: Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
- Distance (NM): 96.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Not a designated port of entry. Immigration clearance required at Port Moresby or other official entry points.
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A1607/26
warning
No fuel available
JET A1 NOT AVBL.
2026-10-26 02:00 UTC
2026-10-30 07:00 UTC
A1592/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI RWY 25 U/S.
2026-10-23 01:15 UTC
2026-11-06 07:00 UTC
A1567/26
caution
Approach lighting out
APAPI RWY 07 U/S.
2026-10-19 03:15 UTC
2026-11-02 07:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of AYMD?
- Madang Airport operates from 19:00 to 08:30.
- What is the tower frequency at AYMD?
- The tower frequency at Madang Airport is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at AYMD?
- Madang Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does AYMD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Madang Airport (Papua New Guinea). Permit details for Papua New Guinea
- Does AYMD require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Madang Airport.
- Where is AYMD located?
- Madang Airport (AYMD) is located in Madang, Papua New Guinea.
- What is the IATA code for AYMD?
- The IATA code for Madang Airport is MAG.