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AYNZ

Nadzab Airport · Lae

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
239 ft / 73 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 7,999 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nadzab Airport (AYNZ), located in Lae, Papua New Guinea. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 239 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Nadzab Airport
ICAO / IATA
AYNZ / LAE
Municipality
Lae
Country
Region
PG-MPL — Morobe Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
239 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,999 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 95° / 275°
RWY 09 (95°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (275°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
118.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.60 MHz
RDO LAE RDO
120.70 MHz
TWR TWR
121.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

AYGA
Goroka Airport
157 km / 85 nm
AYMDILS
Madang Airport
184 km / 99 nm
AYKM
Kerema Airport
187 km / 101 nm
AYCH
Chimbu Airport
203 km / 110 nm
AYBA
Baimuru Airport
234 km / 126 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026