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Mapoda Airport (MPF)

Mapoda, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -7.979° 143.169° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMPF
ICAO CodeAYPO
Typesmall airport
NameMapoda Airport
MunicipalityMapoda
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-7.979° S
Longitude143.169° E
Elevation45 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionMapoda
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 MPF

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (8.0°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

Mapoda Airport is a small rural airstrip serving Mapoda in Papua New Guinea, located at approximately 7.979°S 143.169°E. It provides essential air access for the remote community and is used mainly by light aircraft on domestic charter, missionary, or medical flights. Facilities are minimal, and operations are highly weather-dependent.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors keep a backup day and a small cash reserve for boat or PMV connections, since weather can cancel flights with little notice.
🚖 Getting There

There is no regular public transport to Mapoda Airport; most travelers arrive by pre-arranged small aircraft, boat, or local vehicle. Confirm pickup with your lodge, charter operator, or local contact before departure. Allow extra time in the wet season, when rain can make roads and the airstrip difficult.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Mapoda Airport located?
A: It is in Mapoda, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -7.979, 143.169.

Q: What are the airport codes for Mapoda Airport?
A: The IATA code is MPF and the ICAO code is AYPO.

Q: What flights operate at Mapoda Airport?
A: Mostly small domestic or charter aircraft; schedules are often irregular and subject to weather.

Q: Are there passenger facilities at the airport?
A: Expect minimal or no terminal services, so arrange transport, supplies, and shelter in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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