Kerema Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kerema, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is KMA and its ICAO code is AYKM. The airport lies at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 3,044 ft (928 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KMA
- ICAO code
- AYKM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- -7.9636, 145.7710
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,044 ft · 928 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kerema Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VMU Baimuru Airport | Baimuru, Papua New Guinea | 117 km · 73 mi |
| TPI Tapini Airport | Tapini, Papua New Guinea | 141 km · 88 mi |
| KRI Kikori Airport | Kikori, Papua New Guinea | 178 km · 111 mi |
| LAE Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | Lae, Papua New Guinea | 188 km · 117 mi |
| GKA Goroka Airport | Goronka, Papua New Guinea | 213 km · 132 mi |
| POM Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | 229 km · 142 mi |
| CMU Chimbu Airport | Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea | 233 km · 145 mi |
| NLF Darnley Island Airport | Darnley Island, Australia | 283 km · 176 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KMA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,942 | 1,828 | 1,588 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,746 | 2,949 | 2,563 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,879 | 3,032 | 2,634 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,124 | 3,806 | 3,307 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,397 | 5,218 | 4,534 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,424 | 6,477 | 5,629 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,036 | 6,857 | 5,959 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,284 | 7,633 | 6,633 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,838 | 7,977 | 6,932 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,932 | 8,036 | 6,983 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,896 | 8,634 | 7,503 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,144 | 8,788 | 7,637 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,278 | 8,872 | 7,709 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,308 | 8,890 | 7,726 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,683 | 9,123 | 7,928 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,279 | 10,115 | 8,790 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | MORESBY | 120.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kerema Airport?
The IATA code of Kerema Airport is KMA and its ICAO code is AYKM.
Where is Kerema Airport located?
Kerema Airport is in Kerema, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea, at -7.9636, 145.7710.
What time zone is Kerema Airport in?
Kerema 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 Kerema Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 3,044 ft (928 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kerema Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Baimuru Airport (VMU), about 117 km (73 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.