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Kiunga Airport

Kiunga, Papua New Guinea

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Kiunga Airport

Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
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Remote gateway to Papua New Guinea's Western Province.

Location
Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
Kiunga Airport (IATA: UNG, ICAO: AYKI) serves the town of Kiunga in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. The airport provides a critical air link for this remote region, which is largely inaccessible by road and relies heavily on aviation for passenger travel, freight, and emergency services. The airport supports connections to other regional hubs within Papua New Guinea, including Port Moresby. It plays an important role in supporting the Ok Tedi Mining operations in the region, as well as serving the local community and NGO workers operating in the Western Province.
Terminals
The airport has a basic terminal facility suited to the low passenger volumes of a remote regional airport.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Kiunga town is limited, with taxis and private vehicles being the primary means of travel.
Airlines here
Air Niugini and PNG Air operate services connecting Kiunga to Port Moresby and other destinations within Papua New Guinea.
Notable facts
  • ›Kiunga is situated on the Fly River in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.
  • ›The airport serves as a key logistics hub for the Ok Tedi copper and gold mining project.
  • ›The surrounding region is one of the most remote and least-developed areas of Papua New Guinea.
  • ›Road access to Kiunga is extremely limited, making the airport essential for connectivity.
  • ›The airport supports humanitarian and NGO operations in the broader Western Province region.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Airlines PNG
CG
Air Niugini
PX

Routes

UNG → DAUCG · DH8
UNG → HGUCG · DH8
UNG → POMCG · DH8
UNG → TBGCG · DH8
UNG → POMPX · DH8 DH3
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Kiunga Airport is an airport in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea.

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