Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE): Codes, Runways & Location
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (IATA: LAE · ICAO: AYNZ) is a large airport serving Lae, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.5680° S, 146.7265° E, 239 ft (73 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Lae in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code LAE and the ICAO code AYNZ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 239 ft (73 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boana Airport (BNV) about 19 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 ≈ 2,438 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport
Where is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport located?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is located in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.5680° S, 146.7265° E.
What is the airport code for Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport has an IATA code of LAE and an ICAO code of AYNZ.
How long is the runway at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport's longest runway is about 2438 m (8000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport have?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport a major airport?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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