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AYMP · MLQ

Malalaua Airport

Malalaua, Gulf ProvinceElevation 20 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,609 ft

04/22
Dimensions
7,504 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0445°T
Landing length (LDA)7,504 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,504 / 7,504 / 7,504 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22225°T
Landing length (LDA)7,504 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,504 / 7,504 / 7,504 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
14/32
Dimensions
6,301 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 14140°T
Landing length (LDA)6,301 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,301 / 6,301 / 6,301 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32320°T
Landing length (LDA)6,301 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,301 / 6,301 / 6,301 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Malalaua Airport is in Malalaua, Gulf Province. Field elevation 20 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES BUTCHER
Manager phone318-329-2460
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAYMP / MLQ
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionGulf Province
CountryPapua New Guinea
Coordinates-8.0714, 146.1555
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.900
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.900
CTAF
CTAF
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 1120/F/D/X/T
›TWY E EAST OF RWY 04/22 RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN UNDER 90 FT. TWY C TURNAROUND BTN APCH END RWY 22 AND TWY C1 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 49 FT. TWY C2 CLSD.
›BIRD ACT ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›PCR VALUE: 330/R/D/X/T
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584
›TWYS J & E EAST OF RWY 04/22 NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPNS WITH OVER 9 PSGR SEATS.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWYS 04 & 22; HIRL RWY 04/22; MIRL RWY 14/32; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 04, 22, 14 & 32 OPR CONSLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗AYMP on OurAirports
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Does AYMP have a METAR?
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What is the field elevation at AYMP?
AYMP sits at 20 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
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