MDU

Mendi Airport

Mendi · Papua New GuineaICAO AYMN

Mendi Airport (MDU) is an airport serving Mendi, Papua New Guinea, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 8' 51.9" S, 143° 39' 25.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,680 feet (1,731 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby (GMT+10).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

5,680/ 1,731m

Pacific/Port Moresby

GMT+10

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Airport Details

IATA Code

MDU

ICAO Code

AYMN

City

Mendi

Country

Papua New Guinea

Elevation

5,680 ft

Local Time

04:30 AM (GMT+10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-6.1477°

Longitude:143.6570°

Popular Routes from MDU

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
POM	Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea	333 mi	1h 8m	short-haul	137 kg	View

Airlines Operating at MDU

1 active airline serving Mendi Airport.

Air Niugini

PXPapua New Guinea

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Mendi Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Moro Airport	MXH	Moro	Papua New Guinea	52 km
Wapenamanda Airport	WBM	Wapenamanda	Papua New Guinea	62 km
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport	HGU	Mount Hagen	Papua New Guinea	79 km
Tari Airport	TIZ	Tari	Papua New Guinea	85 km
Chimbu Airport	CMU	Kundiawa	Papua New Guinea	146 km
Goroka Airport	GKA	Goroka	Papua New Guinea	192 km
Kiunga Airport	UNG	Kiunga	Papua New Guinea	263 km
Wewak International Airport	WWK	Wewak	Papua New Guinea	284 km

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 6° 8' 51.9" S
Longitude (DMS): 143° 39' 25.2" E
Latitude (Decimal): -6.147740
Longitude (Decimal): 143.656998
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset: GMT+10
Current Local Time: 04:30 AM
Elevation (ft): 5,680 ft
Elevation (m): 1,731 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Mendi Airport?

The IATA code for Mendi Airport is MDU, and its ICAO code is AYMN. The airport is located in Mendi, Papua New Guinea.

How many destinations can you fly to from MDU?

There are 1 direct destinations available from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi, Papua New Guinea.

What airlines fly from MDU?

There are 1 airlines operating from MDU, including Air Niugini.

What timezone is Mendi Airport in?

Mendi Airport is in the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Mendi Airport?

Mendi Airport sits at an elevation of 5,680 feet (1,731 meters) above sea level.

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