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

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.1
Runways
14L/32R, 14R/32L
Elevation
146 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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
  • APIS 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

A1602/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD. CTN FLYING FOX ACT FM NW TO SE OVER APCH OF RWY ENDS OF 14 AND 32.
2026-10-24 05:20 UTC 2026-11-30 09:30 UTC
A1599/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD. CTN FLYING FOX ACT FM NW TO SE OVER APCH OF RWY ENDS OF 14 AND 32.
2026-10-23 06:00 UTC 2026-11-30 07:00 UTC
A1581/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
TWY 'N' NOT AVBL TO ACFT WITH MTOW OF 5,700KG AND ABV DUE PAVEMENT COND.
2026-10-21 23:15 UTC 2026-12-17 07:00 UTC

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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). Permit details for 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.
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.