Daru Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Daru, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is DAU and its ICAO code is AYDU. The airport lies at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 4,593 ft (1,400 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DAU
- ICAO code
- AYDU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- -9.0868, 143.2080
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,593 ft · 1,400 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Daru Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBR Saibai Island Airport | Saibai Island, Australia | 72 km · 45 mi |
| OKR Yorke Island Airport | Yorke Island, Australia | 77 km · 48 mi |
| NLF Darnley Island Airport | Darnley Island, Australia | 83 km · 52 mi |
| XMY Yam Island Airport | Yam Island, Australia | 102 km · 63 mi |
| CNC Coconut Island Airport | Australia | 108 km · 67 mi |
| GIC Boigu Island Airport | Boigu Island, Australia | 110 km · 68 mi |
| OPU Balimo Airport | Balimo, Papua New Guinea | 119 km · 74 mi |
| MYI Murray Island Airport | Murray Island, Australia | 131 km · 81 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DAU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,882 | 1,791 | 1,556 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,496 | 2,794 | 2,428 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,976 | 3,092 | 2,687 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,114 | 3,799 | 3,301 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,228 | 5,113 | 4,443 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,222 | 6,352 | 5,519 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,340 | 7,046 | 6,123 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,979 | 7,443 | 6,468 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,711 | 7,898 | 6,863 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,239 | 8,226 | 7,148 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,847 | 8,604 | 7,477 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,261 | 8,861 | 7,700 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,269 | 8,866 | 7,705 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,444 | 8,975 | 7,799 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,960 | 9,296 | 8,078 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,249 | 10,097 | 8,774 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | MORESBY CNTR | 124.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Daru Airport?
The IATA code of Daru Airport is DAU and its ICAO code is AYDU.
Where is Daru Airport located?
Daru Airport is in Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at -9.0868, 143.2080.
What time zone is Daru Airport in?
Daru Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Port_Moresby. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Daru Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 4,593 ft (1,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Daru Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Saibai Island Airport (SBR), about 72 km (45 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.