Derim Airport (DER): Codes, Runways & Location
Derim Airport (IATA: DER · ICAO: AYDE) is a small airport serving Derim, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.1447° S, 147.1072° E, 4850 ft (1478 m) above sea level.
Overview of Derim Airport
Derim Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Derim in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code DER and the ICAO code AYDE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Derim Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 472 m (1549 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 4850 ft (1478 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kabwum (KBM) about 9 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 ≈ 472 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Derim Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Derim Airport
Where is Derim Airport located?
Derim Airport is located in Derim, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.1447° S, 147.1072° E.
What is the airport code for Derim Airport?
Derim Airport has an IATA code of DER and an ICAO code of AYDE.
How long is the runway at Derim Airport?
Derim Airport's longest runway is about 472 m (1549 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Derim Airport have?
Derim Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Derim Airport a major airport?
Derim Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Derim Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.