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PTPN · PNI

Pohnpei International Airport

Pohnpei Island, Pohnpei StateElevation 10 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 6,600 ft

09/27
Dimensions
6,600 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0990°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27270°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Pohnpei International Airport is in Pohnpei Island, Pohnpei State. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRONALD REYES
Manager phone691-320-2793
AttendedALL SUN, 1900–0200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPTPN / PNI
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND OCEANIC ARTCC
Flight service (AFSS)HONOLULU
RegionPohnpei State
CountryMicronesia
Coordinates6.9851, 158.2099
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · 100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.6
CTAF
CTAF
123.6
RDO
RDO

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›APTS IN TT NOT SUBJ TO FAA REGS, AIRSPACE ANALYSIS NOT REQUIRED.
›FOR ROTG BCN CTC POHNPEI RADIO FREQ 123.6.
›100 & 100LL FUEL STORED OFF ARPT; AVBL ON REQ.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 09/27 & TWY LGTS - CTAF. FOR PAPI RYS 09 & 27, REIL RYS 09 & 27, WINDCONE LGTS CTC POHNPEI RADIO FREQ 123.6.
›PPR FOR LANDING TO BE FILED 48 HR IN ADVANCE WITH FSM SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE.
›SECURITY ON DUTY 24 HR/7 DAYS, ARFF & SAWR ON DUTY FOR NON-SCHEDULED FLTS.
›PLEASE SEE FSM DOTC&I: DIV. OF CIVIL AVIATION'S WEBSITE FOR PROCEDURES AND FORMS USED TO REQUEST PPR INTO FSM; HTTP://WWW.ICT.FM/CIVILAVIATION/FORMS.HTML.
›BE ALERT TO SHIPS WITH MAX HT OF 150 FT IN PONAPE CHANNEL 400 FT OFF RWY 09. FOR ADVISORY CTC PONAPE RADIO PRIOR TO FINAL APCH OR DEP.
›<LGTD 662' PEIPALAP PEAK 4900' SW RWY 9 THR. OBSTN LGT LCTD 06-58-40N LAT 158-11-53E LONG.
›<110' LGTD TWR LCTD 06-58-58N LAT 158-12-32E LONG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗PTPN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PTPN have a METAR?
Yes. PTPN is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PTPN have a TAF?
When PTPN issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PTPN?
PTPN sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PTPN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.