Jacksons International Airport – POM Port Moresby
The Jacksons International Airport is known as the largest and busiest airport in Papua New Guinea. It is a major public airport that is located in Saraga, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and serves the Port Moresby area. Its airport code, POM, stands for Papua New Guinea’s capital and largest city’s name Port Moresby. During 2nd World War, the airport site was used as an airfield. In 1959, the current terminal was built and the taxiway in 1963. The management and operation of the airport is done by National Airports Corporation of New Guinea. As of 2015, the airport has handled up to 1.4 million passengers.
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The POM-Jacksons International Airport consists of two terminals, the Domestic Terminals which Air Niugini and PNG Air housed, and the International Terminal that serves all other airlines including the international routes of Air Nuigini and PNG Air. A multiple airport system is deployed in the airport by ARINC, an American-based company. One of them is VeriPax. It can read boarding pass in very short span. Some of the best cities to go from Jacksons International Airport include Boroko, and Port Moresby.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Jacksons International Airport (POM) features an onsite airport hotel, the 5-star Airways Hotel. Other POM Port Moresby Airport hotels located nearby include the 4-star Holiday Inn Port Moresby, and the beautiful Lamana Hotel.
Another airport close to Jacksons International Airport is the Girua Airport (PNP) which caters domestic flights to and from Popondetta, Oro, New Guinea.
On this page it is easy to search for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (POM-Jackson Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the POM airport.
Most of these POM
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the POM airport are Lloyd Robson Oval, Brown River, and Lloyd Robson Oval.
Map of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Hotels
View all Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (POM-Jackson Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (POM-Jackson Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (POM-Jackson Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (POM-Jackson Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 8:27 PM.
The temperature feels like 86.25 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 31 percent with visibility at 14.1 percent.
Today’s UV index is 8, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 10 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:01 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
7/4
Scattered clouds
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
7/5
Scattered clouds
82°F
High: 88°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
7/6
Few clouds
82°F
High: 90°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
7/7
Few clouds
81°F
High: 88°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
7/8
Clear Sky
81°F
High: 88°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
7/9
Few clouds
78°F
High: 89°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea POM airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free POM airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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