Daru Airport (DAU): Codes, Runways & Location
Daru Airport (IATA: DAU · ICAO: AYDU) is a medium-sized airport serving Daru, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 9.0868° S, 143.2080° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Daru Airport
Daru Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Daru in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code DAU and the ICAO code AYDU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Daru Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1400 m (4593 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wipim Airport (WPM) about 49 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,400 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Daru Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Daru Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Daru Airport
Where is Daru Airport located?
Daru Airport is located in Daru, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 9.0868° S, 143.2080° E.
What is the airport code for Daru Airport?
Daru Airport has an IATA code of DAU and an ICAO code of AYDU.
How long is the runway at Daru Airport?
Daru Airport's longest runway is about 1400 m (4593 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Daru Airport have?
Daru Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Daru Airport a major airport?
Daru Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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