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Josephstaal Airport (JOP)

Josephstaal, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -4.747° 145.007° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeJOP
ICAO CodeAYJS
Typesmall airport
NameJosephstaal Airport
MunicipalityJosephstaal
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-4.747° S
Longitude145.007° E
Elevation250 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionJosephstaal
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+10
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving JOP

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (4.7°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Josephstaal Airport (IATA: JOP, ICAO: AYJS) is a small rural airstrip serving Josephstaal, a village in Papua New Guinea's Madang Province. Located at coordinates -4.747, 145.007, it primarily supports light aircraft and provides essential access for the surrounding community. The airport has minimal facilities and is not served by scheduled international or major domestic jet operations.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to pack flexible plans: weather can delay small aircraft, and the airstrip has no sheltered waiting area. Bring cash for local transport and confirm departure times directly with the operator the day before.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to and from Josephstaal Airport is typically arranged through local operators or lodges, as there is no regular public transit at the airstrip. Most travelers arrive on charter or mission flights and rely on pre-arranged pickup, often by 4WD or boat, to reach nearby villages. Confirm road and river conditions before travel, especially during the wet season.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Josephstaal Airport located?
A: It is in Josephstaal, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -4.747, 145.007.

Q: What are the airport codes for Josephstaal Airport?
A: The IATA code is JOP and the ICAO code is AYJS.

Q: What facilities are available at Josephstaal Airport?
A: As a small rural airstrip, facilities are minimal; expect no terminal services, shops, or public transport.

Q: How do I get to Josephstaal?
A: Access is usually by air from larger PNG centers or by road and river depending on conditions; arrange ground transport in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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