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Nearest Airport to Lae: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Lae is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE), about 34 km (21 mi) away.
Closest airport
LAE
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport
34 km · 21 mi · ~37 min by car
Airports near Lae
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Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaLAE 34 km21 mi · ~37 min
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Tapini Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaTPI 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
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Goroka Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaGKA 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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Kerema Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaKMA 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
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Madang Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaMAG 215 km134 mi · ~3 h 50 min
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Chimbu Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaCMU 237 km147 mi · ~4 h 14 min
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Baimuru Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaVMU 255 km158 mi · ~4 h 33 min
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Girua Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaPNP 273 km170 mi · ~4 h 52 min
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Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaPOM 303 km189 mi · ~5 h 25 min
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Kikori Airport Airports in Papua New GuineaKRI 313 km194 mi · ~5 h 35 min
Small airfields nearby
- Samanzing Airstrip31 km
- Boana Airport38 km
- Kasonombe Airport · AYNM38 km
- Bawan Airport38 km
- Baindoung Airport · AYBG42 km
- Zenag Airport · AYZA49 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Lae; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Lae?
The nearest airport to Lae is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE), about 34 km (21 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Lae?
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) is 34 km from Lae in a straight line — roughly 37 min by car.
What other airports are near Lae?
Tapini Airport (TPI) — 182 km, Goroka Airport (GKA) — 191 km and Kerema Airport (KMA) — 193 km.
How long does it take to get from Lae to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport?
About 37 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.