Port Moresby International (Jacksons) Airport
3.7(1142)
121 Morea-Tobo Rd, Port Moresby Central Province, Papua New Guinea
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Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Port Moresby, PG
Overview
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is a large airport serving the Port Moresby region, at a field elevation of 146 ft (45 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
146 ft
45 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
09°26.60'S 147°13.20'E
-9.44338, 147.22000
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 19:55Z
- Sunset 08:06Z
- 12h 11m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSAYPY
RegionPG-NCD
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
VFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk100/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
4,000 ft
Visibility
6 sm
Runway wind
12 kt
Wind
150° / 12 kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Temp / Dew
26° / 21°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg / 1015 hPa
Cloud: Overcast 4,000 ft
METAR · 30 13:00Z
METAR AYPY 301300Z 15012KT 9999 OVC040 26/21 Q1015
TAF · issued 30 22:05Z
TAF AYPY 302205Z 0100/0124 16015KT 9999 SCT020 FM010300 17016G28KT 9999 FEW020 T 29 31 28 27 Q 1016 1015 1013 1014
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at AYPY
Departure from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (AYPY)
Departure on runway 14L looks routine with the current observation.
Headwind
12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R
Ceiling
4,000 ft
Density alt
1,429 ft
- Crosswind — 2 kt from the right
- Headwind — 12 kt headwind component on 14L
- Runway — 9,022 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 1,429 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — FM010300 17016G28KT 9999 FEW020 T 29 31 28 27 Q 1016 1015 1013 1014
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Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
4,000 ft ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 14L.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 14L — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 32R — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 14R — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 32L — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
ILS CAT I
200 ft / 0.5 sm
CAT II
100 ft / 0.25 sm
CAT III
0 ft / 0.15 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 14L
- FMFrom 03:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 14L.
- Visibility 6.21 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010300 17016G28KT 9999 FEW020 T 29 31 28 27 Q 1016 1015 1013 1014
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (AYPY)
- Naoro Airport (NOO/NOO)26 nm ENE · Naoro Vilage · 2,372 ft elev
- Manari Airport (AYMA/MRM)28 nm ENE · Manari · 2,630 ft elev
- Haelogo Airport (HEO/HEO)29 nm NE · Haelogo · 3,217 ft elev
- Manumu Airport (UUU/UUU)30 nm NE · Manumu · 1,800 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
via public aviation sources3.7(1142 reviews)
Port Moresby, PG
Executive Jet Facilities
6 on site
Hevilift Aviation Limited PNG
4.2(42)
Port Moresby International (Jacksons) Airport, Port Moresby 121 National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
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Airborne Logistics PNG
4.4(19)
Hangar 156, Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby 121 National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
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Kobio Aviation Limited
5.0(1)
National Capital District PG, Jacksons Parade, Port Moresby 131 National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
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Air Niugini Corporate Charter
4.6(5)
H666+W64, Port Moresby National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
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Longest open runway: 9,022 ft (2,750 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 9,022 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 14R/32L | 4,625 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | No | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset