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PX098 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the PX098 flight operated by Air Niugini on Nov 15, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Port Moresby (POM) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 5:00 PM and arrive at 6:30 PM .
Fri, Nov 13
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
POM-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m late
Port Moresby(POM)
5:26 PM
Scheduled: 17:00, Nov 13
Jacksons International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Cairns(CNS)
6:38 PM
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 13
Cairns Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
I1
Baggage
I2
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POM-CNS

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Port Moresby(POM)
5:00 PM
Scheduled: 17:00, Nov 15
Jacksons International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Cairns(CNS)
6:30 PM
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 15
Cairns Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
I1
Baggage
I2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Port Moresby(POM)
5:00 PM
Scheduled: 17:00, Nov 16
Jacksons International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Cairns(CNS)
6:30 PM
Scheduled: 18:30, Nov 16
Cairns Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
I1
Baggage
I2
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PX098 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the PX098 flight from Port Moresby to Cairns on 11/15/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Fokker 70. This aircraft has been in service for 30y. The aircraft has 80 seats.
flight status
Fokker 70
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
30y
Seats
80
Flight Distance
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Flight History for PX098

Trip.com historical records show that the last PX098 flight departed on Fri, Nov 13 from POM at approximately 5:26 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 6:38 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 9 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 5:08 PM 6:28 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 5:13 PM 6:25 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 5:04 PM 6:20 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) F100 5:16 PM 6:29 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 5:26 PM 6:38 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Scheduled
Mon, Nov 16 Port Moresby (POM) Cairns (CNS) BCS3 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Scheduled

PX098 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of PX098 is 77% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
13 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight px098?

    Flight px098 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 5:00 PM, arrival 6:30 PM (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight px098 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 5:00 PM, with arrival at 6:30 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight px098 is scheduled to depart at 5:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight px098 is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:30 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 15, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight px098 is expected at carousel I2 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight px098 is operated by Air Niugini from Port Moresby (POM) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight px098 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If px098 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 15, 2026). Contact Air Niugini or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight px098 has not departed from Port Moresby (POM) yet and is currently on schedule for 5:00 PM.
  • Flight px098 usually flies a Fokker 70 with seat layout 2-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: Cairns Weather & Current Time

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Time on arrival: Port Moresby 18:30 | Cairns 18:30

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