Vanimo Airport

AYVN / VAI

Vanimo, PG

Last Updated
Jan 12, 04:00Z

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Weather Source: Vanimo Airport (AYVN)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1228 hours ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
12 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
30,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR AYVN 120400Z 29012KT 9999 SCT020 BKN300 31/25 QNIL

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,010 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,010 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YVN
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
5,775 ft 85 ft ASP 130°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vanimo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AYVN
IATA Code: VAI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Vanimo
Country: PG
Latitude: -2.692600°
Longitude: 141.302800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,775 ft
Width: 85 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vanimo Airport

Overview

Vanimo Airport serves the coastal town of Vanimo in Papua New Guinea, located near the border with Indonesia. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 10 feet mean sea level, it provides essential air transportation connectivity for the region's northwestern coastal area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 10 ft MSL indicates a flat coastal environment typical of Papua New Guinea's northern coastline. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather influences, including potential rapid visibility changes and periodic tropical precipitation patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (12/30) measuring 5,775 feet in length, suitable for regional aircraft operations. Its geographical coordinates at -2.692600, 141.302800 place it in a coastal setting with potential crosswind considerations due to its proximity to the ocean.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30's substantial 5,775-foot length provides adequate operational flexibility for most medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should be prepared for potential maritime wind shifts and consider wind direction when selecting runway orientation during approach and landing.

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.