Mendi Airport (AYMN)
Medium airport · Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Mendi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYMN |
| IATA | MDU |
| Elevation | 5,680 ft (1731 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°8'52" E 143°39'25" -6.14774, 143.65700 |
| Location | Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,411 ft (1344 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Mendi Airport at a glance
Mendi Airport is a medium airport in Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as MDU. The field elevation of 5,680 ft (1731 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYMN 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, 17/35, offers 4,411 ft (1344 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYMN 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 Mendi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wapenamanda Airport | AYWD | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | AYMH | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Chimbu Airport | AYCH | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Goroka Airport | AYGA | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Baimuru Airport | AYBA | 198 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mendi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,680 ft field elevation of Mendi 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 Mendi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mendi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mendi Airport is AYMN, and its IATA code is MDU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mendi Airport above sea level?
Mendi Airport sits at an elevation of 5,680 feet (1731 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mendi Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.1477, 143.6570 — in Mendi, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wapenamanda Airport, about 63 km away.
Does AYMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYMN 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 Mendi Airport?
Mendi Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,411 ft (1344 m) with a ASP surface.