Vanimo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. Its IATA code is VAI and its ICAO code is AYVN. The airport lies at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 5,775 ft (1,760 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VAI
- ICAO code
- AYVN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- -2.6926, 141.3028
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,775 ft · 1,760 m | 85 ft · 26 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Vanimo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DJJ Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport | Sentani, Indonesia | 88 km · 55 mi |
| OKL Oksibil Airport | Oksibil, Indonesia | 257 km · 160 mi |
| WWK Wewak International Airport | Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 281 km · 175 mi |
| TBG Tabubil Airport | Tabubil, Papua New Guinea | 288 km · 179 mi |
| WMX Wamena Airport | Wamena, Indonesia | 304 km · 189 mi |
| BUI Bokondini Airport | Bokondini, Indonesia | 312 km · 194 mi |
| DEX Nop Goliat Dekai Airport | Dekai, Indonesia | 314 km · 195 mi |
| TIZ Tari Airport | Tari, Papua New Guinea | 395 km · 245 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VAI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 3,623 | 2,251 | 1,956 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,172 | 2,592 | 2,253 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,255 | 2,644 | 2,298 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,380 | 3,343 | 2,905 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,666 | 4,763 | 4,139 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,727 | 6,044 | 5,252 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,123 | 6,912 | 6,006 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,077 | 7,504 | 6,521 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,153 | 7,552 | 6,562 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,136 | 8,162 | 7,093 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,207 | 8,206 | 7,131 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,533 | 8,409 | 7,307 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,552 | 8,421 | 7,317 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,160 | 8,798 | 7,646 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,523 | 9,024 | 7,842 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,991 | 10,558 | 9,174 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | MADANG FIS | 126.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Vanimo Airport?
The IATA code of Vanimo Airport is VAI and its ICAO code is AYVN.
Where is Vanimo Airport located?
Vanimo Airport is in Vanimo, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, at -2.6926, 141.3028.
What time zone is Vanimo Airport in?
Vanimo 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 Vanimo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 5,775 ft (1,760 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Vanimo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ), about 88 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.