Aitape Airport (ATP)

Aitape, PG 🇵🇬 Small Airport

ICAO

AYAI

IATA

ATP

Elevation

10 ft

Region

PG-SAN

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Airport Information

GPS Code: AYAI

Local Code: APE

Location: -3.143611° N, 142.346806° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler reviews and experiences for Aitape Airport (AYAI (ATP)) are not available. The most recent information indicates that Aitape Airport (AYAI (ATP)) is disused as a landing ground and overgrown as of May 25, 2025. This means there are no active commercial flights or passenger services at this specific airstrip, and consequently, no recent traveler feedback to summarize. Most flights serving the Aitape area are reported to land at the nearby Tadji Airstrip, approximately 10 kilometers to the east.

What Travelers Love
  • Due to the airport's reported disused status, there is no recent traveler sentiment regarding positive aspects. General travel guides describe the Aitape area as having stunning natural beauty, including sandy beaches and coral reefs for snorkeling and diving, which travelers to the region may appreciate.
Common Complaints
  • The primary "complaint" from an operational perspective is that Aitape Airport (AYAI (ATP)) is disused and overgrown, making it unable to serve commercial flights. There are no recent traveler complaints regarding facilities, amenities, or services, as these would not be present at a non-operational airstrip. While some sources provide estimated security (30 minutes) and immigration (8 minutes) wait times for "Aitape Airport (ATP)", this information appears to be generic or predictive and does not reflect actual recent traveler experiences at the reportedly disused airport.

In summary, while the region around Aitape is noted for its natural attractions, there are no recent traveler reviews or experiences for Aitape Airport (AYAI (ATP)) itself due to its non-operational status. Travelers heading to the Aitape area should anticipate arriving at Tadji Airstrip instead.

Last updated: 67 days ago

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16/34 2769 ft 98 ft Grassed grey silt clay Active

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