Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Port Moresby · Papua New GuineaICAO AYPY
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) is an airport serving Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 9° 26' 36.2" S, 147° 13' 12.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 146 feet (45 meters) above sea level. With 33 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from POM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,293 mi | 3h 7m | medium-haul | 324 kg | View |
| CNS | Cairns, Australia | 521 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 214 kg | View |
| DAU | Daru, Papua New Guinea | 275 mi | 1h 1m | short-haul | 113 kg | View |
| GKA | Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 263 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 108 kg | View |
| GUR | Gurney, Papua New Guinea | 220 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
| HGU | Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | 319 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 131 kg | View |
| HKN | Hoskins, Papua New Guinea | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| LAE | Nadzab, Papua New Guinea | 200 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 82 kg | View |
| PNP | Girua, Papua New Guinea | 86 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 35 kg | View |
| RAB | Tokua, Papua New Guinea | 498 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 205 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at POM
4 active airlines serving Port Moresby Jacksons International 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girua Airport | PNP | Girua | Papua New Guinea | 139 km |
| Bulolo Airport | BUL | Bulolo | Papua New Guinea | 254 km |
| Nadzab Airport | LAE | Nadzab | Papua New Guinea | 322 km |
| Gurney Airport | GUR | Gurney | Papua New Guinea | 355 km |
| Daru Airport | DAU | Daru | Papua New Guinea | 443 km |
| Goroka Airport | GKA | Goroka | Papua New Guinea | 423 km |
| Madang Airport | MAG | Madang | Papua New Guinea | 494 km |
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Kundiawa | Papua New Guinea | 452 km |
Other Airports in Papua New Guinea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 26' 36.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 147° 13' 12.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -9.443380
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 147.220001
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 02:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 146 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 45 m
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