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Vanimo (AYVN/VAI) — Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 10 ft

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: AYVN
Name: Vanimo
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -2.6926
Longitude: 141.302795
Elevation: 10 ft
Country: Papua New Guinea
Municipality: Vanimo
IATA Code: VAI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance from City: 0.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 5775 X 85
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
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: 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 350 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: PGK 175 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: PGK
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at AYVN.

Fuel Information

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

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. Vanimo, Sandaun Province. Near Indonesia border.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Remote highland airport. Limited services. Border region.

Alternates

WAJJ

ICAO: WAJJ
Name: Sentani
Distance (NM): 47.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: CIQ at international ports of entry. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities.

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

A1620/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

SRY PWR UNREL.

2026-10-27 01:20 UTC 2026-11-10 07:00 UTC

A1554/26

info

NDB/DME 257/103X 'VNO' COMPLETELY WITHDRAWN FM SER. AIC 5/19 REFERS.

2026-10-16 06:00 UTC 2027-01-08 06:00 UTC

A1545/26

info

MET SER NOT AVBL.

2026-10-15 23:22 UTC 2027-01-08 06:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

AYAM Amanab Airport 54 NM AYOA Kwomtari Airstrip 54 NM AYTO Kamberatoro Airport 57 NM AYXY Yebil Airstrip 61 NM AYFW Kwieftim Airstrip 61 NM AYLU Lumi Airport 65 NM AYYI Yili Airstrip 72 NM AYGV Green River Airport 73 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at AYVN?: Vanimo offers Jet A-1.
Does AYVN require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Vanimo (Papua New Guinea). Permit details for Papua New Guinea
Where is AYVN located?: Vanimo (AYVN) is located in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea.
What is the IATA code for AYVN?: The IATA code for Vanimo is VAI.
Is AYVN a port of entry?: Yes, Vanimo is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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