Yap International Airport — Yap Island, Micronesia

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The airport code for Yap International Airport (Yap Island) is YAP — its ICAO code is PTYA.

Distance & flight time from YAP

Yap International Airport

Yap International Airport, known by the code YAP, is the sole air link for Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia, a cluster of volcanic and outer reef islands in the western Pacific. A single runway handles the airport's limited but essential schedule, with United Airlines providing the primary connection to Guam and, on many routings, onward to Palau. Yap itself is unusual among Pacific islands for its hilly, volcanic terrain rather than a low coral atoll, and it remains famous for traditional stone money, huge carved limestone discs once used as currency and still honored in local custom. Divers are drawn to the surrounding waters for regular manta ray sightings. Because commercial flights are infrequent, the airport operates at a modest scale, yet it remains the primary gateway for tourism, government travel, and supplies reaching this remote island community.

Runways at Yap International Airport (YAP)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/256000 ft (1829 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Yap International Airport (YAP)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF123.6 MHz
RDORDO123.6 MHz

Airports near Yap International Airport (YAP)

YAP connects the remote Yap islands to Guam via United Airlines, supporting a small tourism economy built around traditional stone money sites and world-renowned manta ray diving spots.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Yap International Airport?

The IATA code for Yap International Airport is YAP.

What is the ICAO code for Yap International Airport?

The ICAO code for Yap International Airport is PTYA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.