Momote Airport (AYMO)
Medium airport · Manus Island, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Momote Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYMO |
| IATA | MAS |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°3'43" E 147°25'26" -2.06189, 147.42400 |
| Location | Manus Island, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,136 ft (1870 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Momote Airport at a glance
Momote Airport is a medium airport in Manus Island, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as MAS. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYMO 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, 16/34, offers 6,136 ft (1870 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYMO 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 Momote Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kavieng Airport | AYKV | 380 km (205 NM) |
| Madang Airport | AYMD | 394 km (213 NM) |
| Wewak International Airport | AYWK | 450 km (243 NM) |
| Goroka Airport | AYGA | 501 km (271 NM) |
| Hoskins Airport | AYHK | 503 km (272 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Momote Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Momote 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 Momote Airport
What is the ICAO code of Momote Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Momote Airport is AYMO, and its IATA code is MAS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Momote Airport above sea level?
Momote Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Momote Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.0619, 147.4240 — in Manus Island, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kavieng Airport, about 380 km away.
Does AYMO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYMO 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 Momote Airport?
Momote Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,136 ft (1870 m) with a ASP surface.