2.2.2.6 Micronesia Pingelap National Airfield

Airport Overview Runway(s) Airport Infrastructure Details Fuel Services Charges Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

Airport Overview

Pingelap Civil Airfield is located 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 F. S.M. Division of Civil Aviation. Once approval has been granted, the operator can contact the Pohnpei Port Authority Airport Manager to make arrangements 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. Pingelap is famous among geneticists around the world because of the high occurrence of achromatopsia (a type of color-blindness). Perpetuated by a small gene pool and rapid population growth, nearly 10% of the current population suffers from the condition. Neurologist Oliver Sacks' 1997 book, The Island of the Colorblind, was written about the atoll.

Communication is by way of CTAF 123.6 (COMS provided by Pohnpei Radio)

Airport Location and Contact

Country Federated States of Micronesia

Province or District Pingalap

Nearest Town or City Pingalap 1.0 Km with Distance from Airport

Airport’s Complete Name Pingalap Airfield

Latitude 6.21111111

Longitude 160.70444

Elevation (ft and m) 2.5m

IATA Code NA

ICAO Code NA

Managing Company or Airport Authority FSM Division of Civil Aviation

Management Contact Person Melson Darra 691.320.3241

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? No

Mortlock Islands Civil Airfield is located in Chuuk State on Ta Island, the southern-most of the islands of Satawan Atoll, roughly 194 miles (312 km) southeast of Chuuk International Airport. It is currently served by Caroline Islands Air. In order to utilize the airstrip, operators must apply for the appropriate flight permits with the F.S.M. Division of Civil Aviation. Once approval has been granted, the operator can contact the Chuuk Port Authority Airport Manager to make arrangements for on-call personnel to be present at the airfield.

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions 366 x 30 m

Runway Orientation 067

Page 1 Runway Surface concrete

Runway Condition In fair condition, deteriorated paving in some places, eroded fringe

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security No Runway Lighting No faded markings only Screening

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 No

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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