Nadzab Airport
Nadzab · Papua New GuineaICAO AYNZ
Nadzab Airport (LAE) is an airport serving Nadzab, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 34' 11.3" S, 146° 43' 33.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 239 feet (73 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from LAE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HKN | Hoskins, Papua New Guinea | 264 mi | 1h 0m | short-haul | 108 kg | View |
| POM | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | 200 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 82 kg | View |
| DAU | Daru, Papua New Guinea | 297 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 122 kg | View |
| GKA | Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 98 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 40 kg | View |
| HGU | Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | 175 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 72 kg | View |
| MAG | Madang, Papua New Guinea | 114 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 47 kg | View |
| MAS | Momote, Papua New Guinea | 313 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 129 kg | View |
| PNP | Girua, Papua New Guinea | 188 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 77 kg | View |
| RAB | Tokua, Papua New Guinea | 418 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 172 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LAE
2 active airlines serving Nadzab Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Nadzab Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulolo Airport | BUL | Bulolo | Papua New Guinea | 72 km |
| Goroka Airport | GKA | Goroka | Papua New Guinea | 157 km |
| Madang Airport | MAG | Madang | Papua New Guinea | 183 km |
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Kundiawa | Papua New Guinea | 203 km |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Mount Hagen | Papua New Guinea | 281 km |
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | POM | Port Moresby | Papua New Guinea | 322 km |
| Mendi Airport | MDU | Mendi | Papua New Guinea | 343 km |
| Moro Airport | MXH | Moro | Papua New Guinea | 386 km |
Other Airports in Papua New Guinea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 34' 11.3" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 146° 43' 33.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -6.569803
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 146.725977
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 02:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 239 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 73 m
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