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Seltamin Airstrip

Seltamin, Papua New Guinea

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Seltamin Airstrip

Seltamin, Papua New Guinea
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Remote highland airstrip serving the Seltamin community in PNG.

Location
Seltamin, Papua New Guinea
Seltamin Airstrip (ICAO: AYSI) is a small, remote airstrip located in the Seltamin area of Papua New Guinea. It serves as a vital access point for communities in a region where road infrastructure is extremely limited or nonexistent, making air transport the primary means of reaching the area. The airstrip is typical of rural PNG bush strips, supporting light aircraft and small charter operations. It plays an important role in the delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and essential goods to local communities, as well as providing evacuation capabilities in emergencies.
Airlines here
The airstrip is primarily served by small charter and missionary aviation operators such as Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), which provide essential connectivity to remote PNG communities.
Notable facts
  • ›No IATA code is assigned to Seltamin Airstrip.
  • ›The airstrip is located in a remote area of Papua New Guinea with little to no road access.
  • ›Light aircraft and small charter flights are the primary users of this facility.
  • ›Mission Aviation Fellowship and similar operators are known to service remote PNG airstrips of this type.
  • ›The airstrip is critical for emergency medical evacuations from the surrounding region.
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A remote highland gateway connecting isolated Papua New Guinea communities by air

Seltamin Airstrip is a small, remote airstrip located in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, serving the isolated community of Seltamin. Like many bush airstrips in PNG, it plays a vital role in providing access to communities where no road infrastructure exists. It primarily supports mission aviation, humanitarian supply flights, and basic passenger connections to the region.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air facility typical of remote PNG bush airstrips, with minimal infrastructure and no formal terminal building.
Ground Transport
  • Walking to nearby village settlements
  • Locally arranged vehicle transport where available
  • Cargo carriers used informally for passenger movement
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at Seltamin Airstrip. Travellers should carry their own food and water supplies, as local provisions are extremely limited. Community members may occasionally offer basic local produce near the airstrip.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight well in advance as schedules are highly irregular and weather-dependent.
  • Carry all essential supplies including food, water, and medical items before arriving.
  • Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) operates in this region and is a key point of contact for flight arrangements.
  • Weather conditions in the PNG highlands can change rapidly, so build flexibility into your travel plans.

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