# Vanimo Airport (VAI)

> Vanimo, PG · IATA: VAI · ICAO: AYVN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `VAI` |
| ICAO | `AYVN` |
| City | Vanimo |
| Country | PG |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -2.69260, 141.30280 |

## Description

Vanimo handles steady passenger flights but almost no dedicated freight: the coastal capital of Sandaun Province has no cargo terminal of its own. PNG Air and Air Niugini serve the field, with only limited belly capacity, so larger or international shipments route through Jacksons International in Port Moresby. The town sits barely 30 km from the Indonesian border and the city of Jayapura, giving it a cross-border trade character unusual for PNG. Timber is the main regional export, but it leaves mostly by sea. For forwarders, Vanimo is a feeder point rather than a freight station.

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