Airports / Micronesia / YAP
Yap International Airport.
Yap Island, Micronesia · 91 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
43 ratings
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Operators based
91
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 4
Micronesia airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 43 Google ratings , ranked against 4 rated Micronesia fields.
246 nm
To the nearest alternate
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR).
Overview
Yap International Airport (PTYA / YAP) is a large commercial airport serving Yap Island, Micronesia. The field lies at an elevation of 91 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
YAP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR, 246 nm), Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM, 462 nm), and Andersen Air Force Base (UAM, 471 nm). YAP offers a single 6,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of YAP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from YAP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
PTYA
IATA
YAP
FAA / Local
T11
Elevation
91 ft
Coordinates
9.4989° N · 138.0830° 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
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,000 ft
- 07/256,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
YAP's 6,000 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.
- 246nmRORRoman Tmetuchl International AirportBabelthuap Island
- 462nmGUMAntonio B. Won Pat International AirportHagåtña
- 471nmUAMAndersen Air Force BaseYigo
- 506nmROPRota International AirportRota Island
- 552nmTIQFrancisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International AirportTinian Island
- 561nmSPNSaipan International AirportI Fadang, Saipan
Location
Open the full mapPTYA · Yap International Airport · Yap Island, Micronesia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YAP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,748 nm | 9h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,384 nm | 10h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,368 nm | 12h 53m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,503 nm | 13h 12m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,737 nm | 13h 45m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,862 nm | 14h 2m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,901 nm | 14h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,911 nm | 14h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YAP?
- Yap International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 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 YAP?
- Yap International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to YAP?
- The closest alternate is Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR), about 246 nm away, followed by Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) at 462 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YAP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 9h 7m (3,748 nm), Anchorage about 10h 36m (4,384 nm), Seattle about 12h 53m (5,368 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.