Mendi Airport

AYMN / MDU

Mendi, PG

Last Updated
Feb 23, 01:00Z

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Currently using: AYMH
Weather Source: Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (AYMH)
Distance: 43nm / 79km from AYMN

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 227 hours ago
01:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR AYMH 230100Z 17005KT 9999 SCT020 SCT030 22/16 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,680 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,680 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,680 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YMN
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,411 ft 98 ft ASP 172°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mendi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYMN
IATA Code: MDU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,680 ft MSL

Location

City: Mendi
Country: PG
Latitude: -6.147740°
Longitude: 143.656998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 4,411 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mendi Airport

Overview

Mendi Airport serves the Southern Highlands region of Papua New Guinea, located at an elevation of 5,680 feet mean sea level. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for this mountainous area, supporting regional connectivity and essential transport services for local communities.

Flying Conditions

Situated at significant altitude, Mendi Airport experiences unique high-elevation weather characteristics typical of Papua New Guinea's highland regions. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather changes and reduced performance due to the airport's 5,680-foot elevation, which impacts aircraft operational parameters.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) measuring 4,411 feet long with an asphalted surface, positioned in a north-south orientation. Its geographic location in the Southern Highlands presents challenging terrain with surrounding mountainous landscapes that require careful navigation and situational awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's orientation suggests potential wind variations between north and south approaches. Given the high-altitude environment, pilots must carefully calculate performance parameters, including takeoff and landing distances, with particular attention to aircraft weight, temperature, and density altitude effects.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.