Madang Airport (AYMD)
Medium airport · Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Madang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYMD |
| IATA | MAG |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°12'25" E 145°47'20" -5.20708, 145.78900 |
| Location | Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,174 ft (1577 m) | 105 ft | ASP | Yes |
Madang Airport at a glance
Madang Airport is a medium airport in Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as MAG. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYMD 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, 07/25, offers 5,174 ft (1577 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYMD 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 Madang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goroka Airport | AYGA | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Chimbu Airport | AYCH | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | AYMH | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | AYNZ | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Wapenamanda Airport | AYWD | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Madang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Madang 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 Madang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Madang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Madang Airport is AYMD, and its IATA code is MAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Madang Airport above sea level?
Madang 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 Madang Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.2071, 145.7890 — in Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Goroka Airport, about 107 km away.
Does AYMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYMD 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 Madang Airport?
Madang Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,174 ft (1577 m) with a ASP surface.