What is the tower frequency at AYPY?

The tower frequency at Jacksons is 118.1 MHz.

Does AYPY require landing permits?

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

Where is AYPY located?

Jacksons (AYPY) is located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

What is the IATA code for AYPY?

The IATA code for Jacksons is POM.

How long is the runway at AYPY?

The main runway at Jacksons (14L/32R) measures 9022 X 148.

Does AYPY have an ILS approach?

Yes, Jacksons has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14L/32R.

Is AYPY a port of entry?

Yes, Jacksons is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Jacksons (AYPY/POM) — Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Jacksons (AYPY/POM) serves Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (14L/32R, 14R/32L). Field elevation is 146 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: AYPY
Name: Jacksons
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -9.44338
Longitude: 147.220001
Elevation: 146 ft
Country: Papua New Guinea
Municipality: Port Moresby
IATA Code: POM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance from City: 7.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 14L/32R

Designation: 14L/32R
Dimensions: 9022 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14R/32L

Designation: 14R/32L
Dimensions: 4625 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 117.000 MHz

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

Fees

Landing Fee: PGK 450 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: PGK 225 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: PGK
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at AYPY.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at AYPY.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Port Moresby, Jacksons Intl. Full FIS.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Capital city. Air Niugini hub. Security considerations for crew.

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

A0493/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

REF PNG AIP, AYPY AD 2-4 DATED 11 JUL 2024, PARA AD 2.13 DECLARED DIST. AMD FLW DETAILS: RWY 32L ASDA: DEL 1360, INSERT '1300' RWY 14R TODA: DEL 1360, INSERT '1420'.

2026-04-17 06:00:00 Until further notice

A0491/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

REF PNG AIP, AYPY AD 2-1 DATED 11 JUL, 2024 PARA AD 2.2 AD GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA. AMEND AD ELEV TO '39M (128FT)'.

2026-04-17 05:35:00 Until further notice

A1010/26 caution

Navigation equipment issue

RWY 14L GP NOT AVBL DUE MAINT. TRANS POWERED FOR TEST/MNT. SIGNAL MAY BE PRESENT BUT NOT TO BE USED FOR NAV.

2026-07-10 01:45:00 2026-08-07 07:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at AYPY?: The tower frequency at Jacksons is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at AYPY?: Jacksons offers Jet A-1.
Does AYPY require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Jacksons (Papua New Guinea).
Where is AYPY located?: Jacksons (AYPY) is located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
What is the IATA code for AYPY?: The IATA code for Jacksons is POM.
How long is the runway at AYPY?: The main runway at Jacksons (14L/32R) measures 9022 X 148.
Does AYPY have an ILS approach?: Yes, Jacksons has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14L/32R.
Is AYPY a port of entry?: Yes, Jacksons is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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