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Simbari Airstrip

Simbari, Papua New Guinea

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Simbari Airstrip

Simbari, Papua New Guinea
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Remote airstrip serving the Simbari highland community of Papua New Guinea.

Location
Simbari, Papua New Guinea
Simbari Airstrip is a small, remote airstrip located in the Kainantu District of Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. It serves the isolated Simbari community, providing essential air access to a region that has no reliable road connections to major population centers. The airstrip is typical of bush airstrips found throughout Papua New Guinea's highlands, characterized by a short unpaved runway suitable only for small single-engine or light twin-engine aircraft. Mission aviation organizations and small charter operators are the primary users of such facilities in this region. Given its remote location and limited infrastructure, the airstrip plays a critical role in supporting community needs including medical evacuations, supply deliveries, and access to government services.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from Simbari Airstrip are extremely limited, with foot tracks being the primary means of access to surrounding villages.
Airlines here
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and similar bush aviation operators are known to service remote airstrips of this type in Papua New Guinea.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.
  • ›Serves the isolated Simbari community with no reliable road access.
  • ›Suitable only for small light aircraft due to short unpaved runway.
  • ›ICAO code AYQB is assigned but no IATA code exists.
  • ›Air access is critical for medical evacuations and essential supply deliveries.
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A remote highland gateway connecting isolated Papua New Guinea communities by air

Simbari Airstrip is a small, remote bush airstrip located in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, serving the isolated community of Simbari. It plays a critical role in providing access to a region where air transport is often the only practical means of reaching the outside world. The airstrip supports missionary, humanitarian, and light charter operations typical of PNG's rugged interior.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air facility with minimal infrastructure, serving light aircraft and charter flights only.
Ground Transport
  • Walking to nearby village on foot trails
  • Occasional PMV (Public Motor Vehicle) where tracks permit
  • Chartered light aircraft for onward travel
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at Simbari Airstrip. Travellers should carry their own food and water supplies, as the surrounding community has very limited commercial services. Local villagers may occasionally offer basic provisions.

Traveller Tips
  • Always confirm flight schedules well in advance as services are infrequent and weather-dependent.
  • Carry sufficient cash, food, water, and medical supplies as there are no commercial services at the airstrip.
  • Weather in the PNG highlands changes rapidly — be prepared for delays of several days.
  • Contact Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) or local charter operators for reliable flight options into Simbari.

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