ZEN · AYZA · Zenag Airport

Zenag Airport (ZEN)

Zenag, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -6.952° 146.616° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeZEN
ICAO CodeAYZA
Typesmall airport
NameZenag Airport
MunicipalityZenag
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-6.952° S
Longitude146.616° E
Elevation3200 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionZenag
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 ZEN

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (7.0°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

Zenag Airport (IATA: ZEN) is a small regional airstrip serving the village of Zenag in Papua New Guinea's Morobe Province. Nestled in the rugged highlands and lowland tropical terrain of the island of New Guinea, it functions primarily as a vital link for remote communities, supporting light aircraft operations and missionary or humanitarian flights. The facility has no scheduled jet service and serves as an important access point in an area where road infrastructure is limited.

💡 Local Tip
Pack light and bring a waterproof bag, as weather in the region can shift quickly and local transport or waiting areas may not offer shelter from sudden tropical rain.
🚖 Getting There

Travelers to Zenag typically arrive via connecting flights from Lae Nadzab Airport, the main gateway for Morobe Province. Ground transport from the airstrip is limited, so arranging pickup with a local contact or missionary station in advance is strongly recommended. Walking or using local vehicles is the primary means of onward travel in the surrounding villages.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Zenag Airport?
A: Zenag Airport is designated by the IATA code ZEN and the ICAO code AYZA.

Q: Does Zenag Airport have scheduled commercial flights?
A: No scheduled commercial jet service operates to Zenag. The airport primarily handles small charter, missionary, and general aviation aircraft.

Q: Where is Zenag Airport located?
A: It is located near the village of Zenag in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates approximately 6.95°S, 146.62°E.

Q: What is the runway surface like at Zenag?
A: The runway is typically an unpaved or lightly surfaced strip suitable for small propeller aircraft common in Papua New Guinea's remote regions.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
BUL Bulolo Airport Bulolo, Papua New Guinea 29.6 km 18.4 mi View →
TSI Tsile Tsile Airport Tsile Tsile, Papua New Guinea 31.0 km 19.2 mi View →
LAE Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport Lae, Papua New Guinea 44.4 km 27.6 mi View →
WUG Wau Airport Wau, Papua New Guinea 45.2 km 28.1 mi View →
LNM Langimar Airport Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea 52.5 km 32.6 mi View →

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