Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is a large airport serving Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is POM and its ICAO code is AYPY. The airport lies at an elevation of 146 ft (45 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 14L/32R, 9,022 ft (2,750 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- POM
- ICAO code
- AYPY
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 146 ft (45 m)
- Coordinates
- -9.4434, 147.2200
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 9,022 ft · 2,750 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 4,625 ft · 1,410 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TPI Tapini Airport | Tapini, Papua New Guinea | 123 km · 76 mi |
| PNP Girua Airport | Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 139 km · 86 mi |
| KMA Kerema Airport | Kerema, Papua New Guinea | 229 km · 142 mi |
| TFI Tufi Airport | Tufi, Papua New Guinea | 234 km · 145 mi |
| LAE Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | Lae, Papua New Guinea | 324 km · 201 mi |
| VMU Baimuru Airport | Baimuru, Papua New Guinea | 341 km · 212 mi |
| MYI Murray Island Airport | Murray Island, Australia | 351 km · 218 mi |
| KRI Kikori Airport | Kikori, Papua New Guinea | 396 km · 246 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from POM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,754 | 1,712 | 1,487 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,935 | 3,066 | 2,665 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,063 | 3,146 | 2,734 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,344 | 3,942 | 3,425 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,620 | 5,356 | 4,654 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,638 | 6,610 | 5,744 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,993 | 6,830 | 5,936 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,331 | 7,662 | 6,658 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,830 | 7,972 | 6,928 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,066 | 8,119 | 7,055 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,111 | 8,768 | 7,619 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 14,120 | 8,774 | 7,624 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,496 | 9,007 | 7,827 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 14,530 | 9,028 | 7,846 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,701 | 9,135 | 7,938 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,068 | 9,984 | 8,676 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | JACKSONS APP | 125.800 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 117.000 |
| GND | JACKSONS GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | JACKSONS TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?
The IATA code of Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is POM and its ICAO code is AYPY.
Where is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport located?
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea, at -9.4434, 147.2200.
What time zone is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport in?
Port Moresby Jacksons International 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14L/32R, 9,022 ft (2,750 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tapini Airport (TPI), about 123 km (76 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.