3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
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Toni Thompson5★ on Google
Airports / Papua New Guinea / POM
Large airport · POM
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea · 146 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
1,197 ratings
0
Operators based
146
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaELEV 146 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
1,197
Google reviews
ratings on Google
146
Field elevation
feet above sea level
75
Nearest alternate
nm to PNP
Field standing
#8 / 20
Papua New Guinea airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 1197 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated Papua New Guinea fields.
75 nm
To the nearest alternate
Girua Airport (PNP).
Overview
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, listed as AYPY / POM, is a large commercial airport in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The airport sits 146 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into POM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Girua Airport (PNP, 75 nm), Kerema Airport (KMA, 124 nm), and Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE, 175 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,022-foot paved runway, POM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from POM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Port Moresby.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“DELILAH offered quick personal attention when I purchased a hot tea And a sweet treat.”
Toni Thompson5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
AYPY
IATA
POM
FAA / Local
AYPY
Elevation
146 ft
Coordinates
9.4434° S · 147.2200° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Papua New Guinea fields
state range 7–5,889 ft
At 146 ft, POM sits higher than 62% of the 21 Papua New Guinea fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,022 ft
- 14L/32R9,022 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14R/32L4,625 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,022 ft
POM's 9,022 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 75nmPNPGirua AirportPopondetta
- 124nmKMAKerema AirportKerema
- 175nmLAENadzab Tomodachi International AirportLae
- 184nmVMUBaimuru AirportBaimuru
- 191nmGURGurney AirportGurney
- 229nmGKAGoroka AirportGoronka
Location
Open the full mapAYPY · Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport · Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from POM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,723 nm | 9h 3m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,150 nm | 12h 23m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,768 nm | 13h 49m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,839 nm | 13h 59m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,933 nm | 14h 12m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,105 nm | 14h 36m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 6,258 nm | 14h 57m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,263 nm | 14h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use POM?
- Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,022 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at POM?
- Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,022 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to POM?
- The closest alternate is Girua Airport (PNP), about 75 nm away, followed by Kerema Airport (KMA) at 124 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from POM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 9h 3m (3,723 nm), Anchorage about 12h 23m (5,150 nm), San Francisco about 13h 49m (5,768 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.