Malalaua Airport (MLQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Malalaua Airport (IATA: MLQ · ICAO: AYMP) is a small airport serving Malalaua, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 8.0714° S, 146.1555° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Malalaua Airport
Malalaua Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Malalaua in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code MLQ and the ICAO code AYMP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Malalaua Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 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 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 Terapo Airport (TEO) about 12 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 ≈ 1,100 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Malalaua Airport
Where is Malalaua Airport located?
Malalaua Airport is located in Malalaua, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 8.0714° S, 146.1555° E.
What is the airport code for Malalaua Airport?
Malalaua Airport has an IATA code of MLQ and an ICAO code of AYMP.
How long is the runway at Malalaua Airport?
Malalaua Airport's longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Malalaua Airport have?
Malalaua Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Malalaua Airport a major airport?
Malalaua Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Malalaua Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.