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2.2.2.6 Micronesia Pingelap National Airfield
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Airport Overview

Pingelap Civil Airfield is in Pohnpei State on the west coast of the largest and southernmost of the three islands that compose Pingelap Atoll, roughly 154 nautical miles (285 km) west of Pohnpei Island. In order to utilize the airstrip, operators must apply for the appropriate flight permits with the FSM Division of Civil Aviation. Once approval has been granted, the operator can contact the Pohnpei Port Authority Airport Manager to arrange for on-call personnel to be present at the airfield. 

Pingelap Atoll is 2.6 miles long and 1.6 miles at its widest point. Only the largest island is inhabited with roughly 250 residents living mostly near the airfield on the west side of the island. The three islands have a cumulative land area of 1.1 square miles. The local language is Pingelapese, though English is also spoken.   

Airfield communications CTAF:123.6 (COMS provided by Pohnpei Radio) 

Further details on landing permits etc: https://tci.gov.fm/civilaviation/pingelap.html 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Federated States of Micronesia

Province or District

Pingalap

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Pingalap 1.0 Km

Airport’s Complete Name

Pingalap Civil Airfield

Latitude

6.21111111

Longitude

160.70444

Elevation (ft and m)

8 ft

2.5m

IATA Code

NA

ICAO Code

NA

Managing Company or Airport Authority

FSM Division of Civil Aviation

Management Contact Person

Melson Darra 

phone:691.320.3241 

email:mdarra@mail.fm 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

No

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

366 x 30 m

Runway Orientation

067

Runway Surface

concrete

Runway Condition

Fair condition, deteriorated paving in some places, eroded fringe

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

No

Runway Lighting

No faded markings only

Refueling Capacity

No

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

No

Fire Fighting Equipment

No

Weather Information

No

Aircraft Parking Space

Yes

Navigation Aids

No

Perimeter Fencing

No

Windsock

Yes

 


Fuel Services Charges

There is no fuel service at the airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

There are no known Royalties or Non objection fees applicable

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