Kerema Airport (AYKM)
Medium airport · Kerema, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Kerema Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYKM |
| IATA | KMA |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°57'49" E 145°46'16" -7.96361, 145.77100 |
| Location | Kerema, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,044 ft (928 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Kerema Airport at a glance
Kerema Airport is a medium airport in Kerema, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as KMA. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYKM 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 3,044 ft (928 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 AYKM 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 Kerema Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baimuru Airport | AYBA | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | AYNZ | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Goroka Airport | AYGA | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | AYPY | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Chimbu Airport | AYCH | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kerema Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Kerema 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 Kerema Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kerema Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kerema Airport is AYKM, and its IATA code is KMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kerema Airport above sea level?
Kerema Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kerema Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.9636, 145.7710 — in Kerema, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baimuru Airport, about 117 km away.
Does AYKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYKM 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 Kerema Airport?
Kerema Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 3,044 ft (928 m) with a ASP surface.