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Malam Airport (MQO)

Malam, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -8.709° 142.650° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMQO
ICAO CodeAYMQ
Typesmall airport
NameMalam Airport
MunicipalityMalam
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-8.709° S
Longitude142.650° E
Elevation126 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionMalam
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 MQO

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (8.7°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

Malam Airport (IATA: MQO, ICAO: AYMQ) is a small rural airstrip serving Malam in Papua New Guinea's Western Province. Located near the Fly River and surrounding rainforest, it provides vital air access for a remote community that is otherwise reached mainly by river or foot tracks. The airport handles light aircraft and has basic, limited facilities.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors bring soft-sided luggage under small-aircraft weight limits and cash for local fees or supplies, since ATMs and card facilities are generally unavailable. Morning departures are often more reliable before afternoon rain and thunderstorms build.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport or taxi rank at Malam Airport; arrange a pickup with your lodge, mission, or local contact before arrival. Access to the surrounding area is often by river or foot track, and road connections are limited. Confirm weather and river conditions, as they can affect onward travel.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are Malam Airport's codes?
A: Malam Airport uses IATA code MQO and ICAO code AYMQ.

Q: Where is Malam Airport located?
A: It is near Malam in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, at approximately -8.709, 142.650.

Q: What airlines serve Malam Airport?
A: Scheduled service is limited; small charter, mission, and regional operators may serve the strip. Confirm current flights and schedules locally before travel.

Q: What facilities are available at Malam Airport?
A: Expect a basic rural airstrip with minimal passenger amenities. There is no major terminal, so arrange ground transport, supplies, and communications in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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