Simbari Airstrip
Simbari, Papua New Guinea

Simbari Airstrip
Remote airstrip serving the Simbari highland community of Papua New Guinea.
- ›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.
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.
- Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air facility with minimal infrastructure, serving light aircraft and charter flights only.
- Walking to nearby village on foot trails
- Occasional PMV (Public Motor Vehicle) where tracks permit
- Chartered light aircraft for onward travel
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.
- 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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