# Mendi Airport (MDU)

> Mendi, PG · IATA: MDU · ICAO: AYMN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MDU` |
| ICAO | `AYMN` |
| City | Mendi |
| Country | PG |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1731 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -6.14774, 143.65700 |

## Description

Set in mountainous terrain at around 1,730 metres, Mendi Airport serves the capital of Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands Province with a single highland strip and a modest terminal. Scheduled flights connect Mendi mainly with Port Moresby and the regional centre of Mount Hagen. Poor, weather-dependent roads leave the town heavily reliant on air access for supplies, carried mostly as belly freight on passenger services. The airport has no dedicated cargo terminal or integrator presence, so heavier consignments move via Mount Hagen (Kagamuga) and the national hub at Port Moresby. Demanding mountain approaches and changeable weather shape day-to-day operations.

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