Josephstaal Airport (JOP): Codes, Runways & Location
Josephstaal Airport (IATA: JOP · ICAO: AYJS) is a small airport serving Josephstaal, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 4.7471° S, 145.0071° E, 250 ft (76 m) above sea level.
Overview of Josephstaal Airport
Josephstaal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Josephstaal in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code JOP and the ICAO code AYJS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Josephstaal Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 950 m (3117 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 250 ft (76 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chungribu Airport (CVB) about 33 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 ≈ 950 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Josephstaal Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Josephstaal Airport
Where is Josephstaal Airport located?
Josephstaal Airport is located in Josephstaal, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.7471° S, 145.0071° E.
What is the airport code for Josephstaal Airport?
Josephstaal Airport has an IATA code of JOP and an ICAO code of AYJS.
How long is the runway at Josephstaal Airport?
Josephstaal Airport's longest runway is about 950 m (3117 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Josephstaal Airport have?
Josephstaal Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Josephstaal Airport a major airport?
Josephstaal Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Josephstaal Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.