Direct flights from Lae Nadzab Airport
There are 6 destinations with direct flights from Lae Nadzab Airport (Lae).
Destination | Duration | Days of the week | Airlines | Price |
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POM Port Moresby | 1h 0m |
8-10 flights per day |
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MAG Madang | 0h 45m |
1-3 flights per day |
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HKN Hoskins | 1h 25m |
2 flights per day |
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RAB Rabaul | 1h 50m |
1 flights per day |
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MAS Momote | 1h 0m |
1 flights per day |
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PNP Girua | 1h 0m |
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Destinations & direct flights from Lae Nadzab Airport (Lae)
Nadzab (LAE) is the second largest airport in Papua New Guinea. The highest number of daily departures from Lae Nadzab Airport is seen on the route to Jacksons International Airport (POM), with an average of 8-10 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from Lae Nadzab Airport on the De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 operated service to Rabaul Airport (RAB), which lasts for roughly 1h 50m.
The most in-demand domestic routes departing from Lae Nadzab Airport
Wapenamanda (WBM)
3 flights scheduled next month
Tufi (TFI)
2 flights scheduled next month
Madang (MAG)
4 flights scheduled next month
Kiunga (UNG)
4 flights scheduled next month
Vanimo (VAI)
3 flights scheduled next month
Londolovit (LNV)
3 flights scheduled next month
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Airport information
Airport name | Lae Nadzab Airport |
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Airport (IATA) Code | LAE |
City | Lae |
Country | Papua-New-Guinea (PG) |
Full location | Lae Nadzab Airport |
Latitude | -6.569722 |
Longitude | 146.726111 |
Website | Nac.com.pg |
Show on map | Google maps |
Lae Nadzab Airport
General Details Lae Nadzab Airport is situated 42 kilometres southwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea and serves both domestic and international flights.
Location W W II built the Nadzab airport, located near Lae in Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea as an air base complex to support liberation efforts for Lae from Japanese occupation. Bombers and fighters stationed here assisted with liberating Lae from Japanese control.
History
After Japan took control of much of Papua New Guinea in 1942, the US Army immediately initiated construction at Nadzab as a forward base against Japanese positions. A massive airfield complex with two parallel runways roughly east to west was quickly constructed at this location.
During World War II, Nadzab served as headquarters for both the US Fifth Air Force and 5th Bomber Command as well as serving as a training center and aircraft repair and salvage facility.
Today Its Following World War II, Australia undertook to transform Nadzab into a civilian airport through an ambitious reconstruction and expansion project which included building a new passenger terminal building as well as upgrading other facilities associated with it.
Top Flights from Nadzabaeroport
Nadzab airport hosts several airlines, the most frequently utilized being Air Niugini Pty, Viking Airlines and Papua New Guinea Airlines.
Scheduled Departures From Nadzabaeroport Each week there are 67 scheduled flights departing from Nadzab Airport for Port Moresby; with the first flight leaving Nadzab at 7:30 AM and the final one leaving at 6 PM.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there near Lae?
How many airports are there near Lae?
What is the best airport to use when flying from Lae?
Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Lae.
Which airlines flying from Lae?
Flights from Lae Nadzab Airport are offered by 2 different airlines. Airlines with the most flights: Air Niugini, PNG Ai
What is the longest flight from Lae Nadzab Airport?
You'll be on an De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 for about 1h 50m if you fly from Lae to Rabaul Airport (RAB). That's the most time you'll spend in the air from Lae Nadzab Airport.
What is the airport IATA-code for Lae Nadzab Airport?
Lae Nadzab Airport uses the IATA code: LAE
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