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Gurney Airport

Gurney, Papua New Guinea

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Gurney Airport

Gurney, Papua New Guinea

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Gateway to Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea.

Location

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Gurney Airport (IATA: GUR, ICAO: AYGN) is the primary commercial airport serving Alotau, the capital of Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea. Located near the town of Gurney, approximately 11 kilometres from Alotau, the airport provides essential air connections for the province's residents and visitors. The airport plays a vital role in regional connectivity, linking Milne Bay Province to Port Moresby and other domestic destinations. Milne Bay is known for its world-class diving sites, and the airport serves as an important entry point for dive tourism in the area. Named after the nearby settlement of Gurney, the airport has historical significance as the site of a World War II airfield used by Allied forces during the New Guinea campaign. Its runway infrastructure supports turboprop and regional jet operations.

Terminals

The airport has a modest single terminal building suited to regional passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Taxis and PMV (Public Motor Vehicle) transport are available to connect the airport to Alotau town, approximately 11 kilometres away.

Airlines here

Air Niugini is the primary carrier operating scheduled services at Gurney Airport, connecting Alotau to Port Moresby and other domestic points.

Notable facts

›Gurney Airport is located about 11 km from Alotau, the capital of Milne Bay Province.
›The site served as a significant Allied airfield during World War II's New Guinea campaign.
›Milne Bay Province is internationally renowned for its pristine dive sites, driving tourism through the airport.
›The airport primarily handles domestic flights, with Port Moresby as the key connection.
›The airport is named after the nearby Gurney settlement, not an individual person.

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Airlines serving this airport

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Air Niugini

Routes

GUR → LSACG · DH8

GUR → MISCG · DH8

GUR → PNPCG · DH8

GUR → POMCG · DH8

GUR → MISPX · DH8

GUR → POMPX · DH3 DH4 DH8

Aircraft operating here

DH86 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 81 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q1 routes

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