SXA · AYQS · Sialum Airport

Sialum Airport (SXA)

Sialum, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -6.091° 147.595° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeSXA
ICAO CodeAYQS
Typesmall airport
NameSialum Airport
MunicipalitySialum
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-6.091° S
Longitude147.595° E
Elevation170 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionSialum
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 SXA

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.1°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

Sialum Airport is a small regional airfield serving the coastal village of Sialum on the Huon Peninsula in Papua New Guinea's Morobe Province. It provides vital air access for remote communities along the Vitiaz Strait, where road infrastructure is limited. The airport supports light aircraft operations primarily used for passenger transport, cargo runs, and connections to larger hubs like Lae.

💡 Local Tip
Bring small denominations of Papua New Guinean Kina for any local transport or purchases, as mobile payment options and card facilities are rarely available in this remote coastal area.
🚖 Getting There

Access to and from the airport is typically by foot or local vehicle, as Sialum is a small village with limited road infrastructure. Travelers often arrange pickup with their accommodation or a local contact in advance. Connecting flights usually route through Lae Nadzab Airport, the main gateway for the Morobe region.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines operate at Sialum Airport?
A: The airport is primarily served by small regional carriers operating charter and scheduled flights within Morobe Province.

Q: Are there passenger facilities at the airport?
A: As a small rural airstrip, facilities are minimal, typically limited to a basic terminal or open shelter area.

Q: Can large aircraft land at Sialum Airport?
A: No, the airfield is designed for light aircraft and small turboprop planes only.

Q: What is the airport primarily used for?
A: Beyond passenger service, it supports the transport of supplies, fresh produce, and goods to and from the coastal communities of the Huon Peninsula.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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