Lae Nadzab Airport

Officially named Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport, Nadzab Airport is a regional airport located at Nadzab 42 kilometres (26 mi) outside Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea along the Highlands Highway. It is served by both private and regional aircraft with domestic flights. The airport replaced the Lae Airfield in 1977.

Lae Nadzab Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
Elevation AMSL238 ft / 72.5 m
Coordinates6°34′11″S 146°43′34″E
Map
Lae Nadzab Airport
Lae Nadzab Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 8,004 2,439 Asphalt

Nadzab is located on the Erap River, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) North of the Markham River. The settlements of Gabmatsung/Gabmatzung and Gabsonkek are located on the East side of the airport.

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