Airports & Runways in Papua New Guinea & West Papua
Connecting the entire island of New Guinea — across Papua New Guinea’s highlands, coastal provinces, and outer islands, as well as Indonesian West Papua (Western New Guinea). Browse exact runway dimensions, asphalt surfaces, operating fleet, and travel connections.
Gateway to Agats, the unique town built entirely on elevated wooden boardwalks above tidal mudflats, and world-renowned Asmat master woodcarvers, bisj ancestor poles, and canoe culture.
Gateway to the pristine Milne Bay archipelago, world-class muck diving, Samarai Island, and the annual National Kenu & Kundu Canoe Festival.
Servicing the Bintuni Bay estuary, one of the most extensive and ecologically rich contiguous mangrove ecosystems in Southeast Asia and Melanesia.
Features one of the longest runways in the entire Pacific, historic Pacific WWII airstrip, magnificent diving in the Padaido Islands, deep WWII Japanese caves, and endemic bird species.
High-altitude mountain valley in Tolikara Regency, lush organic sweet potato terraced gardens, traditional Lani roundhouses (honai), and scenic highland mountain trails.
Northern gate to Bougainville, swift currents of the Buka Passage, traditional woven Buka baskets, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and peaceful island communities.
Island hub of Western Province, commercial barramundi and lobster fisheries, close maritime proximity to the Torres Strait and Australia border.
Ancient Spice Island port known as the City of Nutmeg (Kota Pala), prehistoric red ochre rock art in Kokas, coastal limestone caves, and picturesque hillside ocean views.
Home of the internationally celebrated Goroka Show, eerie Asaro Mudmen dancers, cool mountain climate, and PNG’s prime organic Arabica coffee heartland.
World-renowned Kimbe Bay coral reef systems harboring 60% of Indo-Pacific coral species, Walindi dive resort, natural thermal hot springs, and volcanic cones.
Premier aviation gateway to Indonesian New Guinea, dramatic backdrop of the Cyclops Mountains, scenic Lake Sentani stilt villages, traditional bark paintings, and gateway to the Baliem Valley.
Famed in Indonesia as the "City of Sunsets" (Senja di Kaimana), world-renowned gateway to Triton Bay with soft coral forests, Bryde’s whales, whale sharks, and karst labyrinth bays.
Northern tip of New Ireland, world-class surf breaks, diving big-fish drift passages, cycling the historic Boluminski Highway, and intricate Malagan woodcarvings.
Administrative center of Mappi Regency, surrounded by winding swamp rivers, floating islands of vegetation, natural agarwood (gaharu) reserves, and traditional Yaqai canoe cultures.
Historic airport servicing Central and South Bougainville and Arawa township, tranquil Pokpok Island beaches, and scenic coastal mountain ranges.
Upper Fly River port, rainforest canopy bird-watching tours for Greater Birds-of-Paradise, and supply corridor for the Star Mountains.
Rugged dramatic mountain scenery, dramatic limestone cliffs, and basecamp launchpad for climbing Mount Wilhelm (4,509m), the highest peak in Oceania.
PNG’s industrial capital, commercial port of Lae, gateway to the Morobe goldfields, Rainforest Habitat, and the scenic Markham Valley.
Volcanic island caldera hosting one of the world’s largest open-cut gold mines, geothermal steam vents, and thriving fringing coral reefs.
Renowned as the "Prettiest Town in the South Pacific", famous for underwater WWII shipwrecks, Kalibobo Lighthouse, flying foxes, and coral reef atolls.
Capital of West Papua province on the scenic Bird’s Head Peninsula, gateway to Arfak Mountains birdwatching for Vogelkop Bowerbirds and Birds of Paradise, and WWII shipwreck diving.
Emerald-green lagoons, rare Manus Green Tree Snail sanctuaries, pristine WWII naval history, and exceptional coral atoll game fishing.
Capital of Southern Highlands Province, limestone karst towers, traditional woven cane bridges, and gateway to Mount Giluwe volcanic hiking.
Easternmost city and airport in Indonesia, gateway to Wasur National Park ("The Serengeti of Papua") renowned for giant termite mounds, deer, and rich wetland bird life, bordering PNG Western Province.
Serene Lake Kutubu Ramsar wetlands reserve, pristine highland butterfly and endemic fish habitat, and petroleum resource developments.
Commercial epicenter of the Highlands, vibrant Hagen Cultural Show (sing-sings), birding in Kumul Lodge, tea and coffee plantations of the Waghi Valley.
Premier global destination for year-round whale shark swimming and diving in Teluk Cenderawasih National Park around traditional floating bagan fishing platforms.
Capital of the Star Mountains (Pegunungan Bintang) near the PNG border (opposite Telefomin), basecamp for Mount Mandala (4,760m), and rich Ngalum tribal culture.
Northern terminal trailhead for the historic Kokoda Track, Queen Alexandra birdwing butterfly sanctuaries, and access to breathtaking Tufi coastal fjords.
National capital, National Museum & Art Gallery, Port Moresby Nature Park, Parliament House, and springboard to all 22 PNG provinces.
Dramatic views of active Mount Tavurvur volcano, historic Rabaul caldera, WWII Japanese submarine tunnels and barge caves, Duke of York Islands, and the Mask Festival.
Known as the "City of Acorns" on mountainous Yapen Island in Cenderawasih Bay, habitat of endemic Yapen Paradise Birds, rich Kanari nuts, and calm sapphire coastal bays.
The ultimate world gateway to the Raja Ampat archipelago, the epicentre of marine biodiversity with over 1,500 reef fish species, manta ray sanctuaries, and breathtaking karst lagoons.
Planned mining township in the misty foothills of the Star Mountains, high-rainfall cloud forest ecosystems and cascading waterfalls.
Historic capital of Boven Digoel on the upper Digoel River near the Papua New Guinea border, expedition gateway into the deep rainforests and treehouses of the Korowai people.
Homeland of the iconic Huli Wigmen culture, spectacular Tari Basin cloud forest, birding paradise with over 13 species of birds-of-paradise, and Ambua Lodge.
Expedition launchpad for Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid, 4,884m) the highest continental summit in Oceania, and UNESCO World Heritage Lorentz National Park containing equatorial glaciers.
Premier surf break beaches (Lido break), pristine turquoise lagoons, and official overland international land-border crossing into Papua, Indonesia (Jayapura).
The dedicated island airport of Raja Ampat on Waigeo Island, allowing travelers to fly directly into Waisai, stepping straight onto dive resort speedboats without needing the mainland ferry.
Heart of the legendary Baliem Valley at 1,600m altitude, rich Dani and Lani tribal culture, ancient smoked mummies of Jiwika and Aikima, annual Baliem Valley Festival, and mountain treks.
Official aviation gateway to Enga Province, Wabag Cultural Centre, traditional salt-makers of Laiagam, and breathtaking high-altitude mountain valleys.
Gateway to the legendary Sepik River tribal spirit houses (Haus Tambaran), crocodile cult ceremonies, Cape Wom WWII surrender memorial, and offshore Muschu & Kairiru islands.