Vanimo Airport (VAI): Codes, Runways & Location
Vanimo Airport (IATA: VAI · ICAO: AYVN) is a medium-sized airport serving Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 2.6926° S, 141.3028° E, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vanimo Airport
Vanimo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vanimo in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code VAI and the ICAO code AYVN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vanimo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1760 m (5775 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ossima Airport (OSG) about 25 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 ≈ 1,760 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Vanimo Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Vanimo Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vanimo Airport
Where is Vanimo Airport located?
Vanimo Airport is located in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 2.6926° S, 141.3028° E.
What is the airport code for Vanimo Airport?
Vanimo Airport has an IATA code of VAI and an ICAO code of AYVN.
How long is the runway at Vanimo Airport?
Vanimo Airport's longest runway is about 1760 m (5775 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Vanimo Airport have?
Vanimo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vanimo Airport a major airport?
Vanimo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Vanimo Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →