Daru Airport (AYDU)
Medium airport · Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Daru Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYDU |
| IATA | DAU |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°5'12" E 143°12'29" -9.08676, 143.20799 |
| Location | Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Daru Airport at a glance
Daru Airport is a medium airport in Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as DAU. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYDU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYDU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Daru Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balimo Airport | AYBM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Horn Island Airport | YHID | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Baimuru Airport | AYBA | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Kerema Airport | AYKM | 308 km (166 NM) |
| Mopah International Airport | WAKK | 313 km (169 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Daru Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Daru Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 21 airports and airfields we list for Papua New Guinea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Daru Airport
What is the ICAO code of Daru Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Daru Airport is AYDU, and its IATA code is DAU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Daru Airport above sea level?
Daru Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Daru Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.0868, 143.2080 — in Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Balimo Airport, about 119 km away.
Does AYDU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYDU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Daru Airport?
Daru Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.