Yap International Airport (YAP): Codes, Runways & Location
Yap International Airport (IATA: YAP · ICAO: PTYA) is a large airport serving Yap Island, Micronesia. It lies at 9.4989° N, 138.0830° E, 91 ft (28 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yap International Airport
Yap International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Yap Island in Micronesia. It is identified by the IATA code YAP and the ICAO code PTYA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yap International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 91 ft (28 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ulithi Airport (ULI) about 196 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 ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Yap International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yap International Airport
Where is Yap International Airport located?
Yap International Airport is located in Yap Island, Micronesia. Its coordinates are 9.4989° N, 138.0830° E.
What is the airport code for Yap International Airport?
Yap International Airport has an IATA code of YAP and an ICAO code of PTYA.
How long is the runway at Yap International Airport?
Yap International Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Yap International Airport have?
Yap International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yap International Airport a major airport?
Yap International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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