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Balimo Airport

Balimo, Papua New Guinea

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Balimo Airport

Balimo, Papua New Guinea

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Remote airstrip serving the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.

Location

Balimo, Papua New Guinea

Balimo Airport is a small domestic airport serving the town of Balimo in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. It functions as a vital transport link for a region that is largely inaccessible by road, making air travel the primary means of reaching the community. The airport handles light aircraft and small regional turboprops, supporting both passenger travel and essential cargo, medical, and humanitarian supply missions. Its IATA code is OPU and ICAO identifier is AYBM.

Terminals

The airport has a basic single terminal structure typical of remote airstrips in Papua New Guinea, with minimal passenger amenities.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options are extremely limited, with travel into Balimo town primarily by foot or local vehicle given the absence of a developed road network.

Airlines here

Air Niugini and missionary aviation operators such as Mission Aviation Fellowship have historically served the route.

Notable facts

›Balimo Airport serves one of the most remote and swampy regions of Papua New Guinea's Western Province.
›The airport is a critical lifeline for medical evacuations and humanitarian aid delivery.
›There are no sealed roads connecting Balimo to major urban centers, making air access essential.
›The runway is unpaved and suitable only for small to medium turboprop aircraft.
›Mission aviation organizations play a significant operational role at the airport.

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Balimo Airport is an airfield serving Balimo, in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.

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