Mendi Airport (MDU): Codes, Runways & Location
Mendi Airport (IATA: MDU · ICAO: AYMN) is a medium-sized airport serving Mendi, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.1477° S, 143.6570° E, 5680 ft (1731 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mendi Airport
Mendi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mendi in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code MDU and the ICAO code AYMN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mendi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1344 m (4411 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 5680 ft (1731 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kar Airport (KAK) about 16 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 ≈ 1,344 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Mendi Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Mendi Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mendi Airport
Where is Mendi Airport located?
Mendi Airport is located in Mendi, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.1477° S, 143.6570° E.
What is the airport code for Mendi Airport?
Mendi Airport has an IATA code of MDU and an ICAO code of AYMN.
How long is the runway at Mendi Airport?
Mendi Airport's longest runway is about 1344 m (4411 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Mendi Airport have?
Mendi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mendi Airport a major airport?
Mendi Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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