Nomad River Airport (NOM): Codes, Runways & Location
Nomad River Airport (IATA: NOM) is a small airport serving Nomad River, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.2940° S, 142.2342° E, 305 ft (93 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nomad River Airport
Nomad River Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Nomad River in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code NOM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nomad River Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 915 m (3002 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 305 ft (93 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Honinabi Airport (HNN) about 8 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 ≈ 915 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Nomad River Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nomad River Airport
Where is Nomad River Airport located?
Nomad River Airport is located in Nomad River, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.2940° S, 142.2342° E.
What is the airport code for Nomad River Airport?
Nomad River Airport has an IATA code of NOM.
How long is the runway at Nomad River Airport?
Nomad River Airport's longest runway is about 915 m (3002 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Nomad River Airport have?
Nomad River Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Nomad River Airport a major airport?
Nomad River Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Nomad River Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.