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Kikori Airport

Kikori, Papua New Guinea

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Kikori Airport

Kikori, Papua New Guinea
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Remote Gulf Province gateway serving the Kikori delta region.

Location
Kikori, Papua New Guinea
Kikori Airport (IATA: KRI, ICAO: AYKK) is a small regional airstrip serving the town of Kikori in Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. It provides essential air access to a remote area largely inaccessible by road, making aviation the primary means of transport for both passengers and cargo. The airport supports PNG's network of rural and remote airstrips operated under the national aviation infrastructure. It plays a critical role in connecting isolated communities in the Kikori River delta region to larger centers such as Port Moresby. The surrounding region is notable for its tropical rainforest, river delta geography, and proximity to oil and gas extraction activities, which contribute to demand for air transport in an otherwise logistically challenging area.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, single small terminal building typical of remote airstrips in Papua New Guinea, with minimal passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport is limited; travel into Kikori town is primarily by foot or local vehicle, as road infrastructure in the region is very limited.
Airlines here
Airlines PNG and MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) have historically operated services to Kikori Airport, providing links to Port Moresby and surrounding regional airstrips.
Notable facts
  • ›Kikori is located in Gulf Province near the Kikori River delta, one of Papua New Guinea's largest river systems.
  • ›The airport is essential for medical evacuations and humanitarian supply deliveries to surrounding remote communities.
  • ›Road connections to Kikori are virtually nonexistent, making the airport the main link to the outside world.
  • ›Nearby oil and gas industry operations in the Kikori basin contribute to aviation traffic at the airstrip.
  • ›The airstrip is relatively short and suited only to small turboprop and propeller-driven aircraft.
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A remote gateway linking Kikori's delta communities to Papua New Guinea

Kikori Airport serves the small Gulf Province town of Kikori in Papua New Guinea, situated amid the vast Kikori River delta and surrounding rainforest. It functions as a vital lifeline airstrip for a region largely inaccessible by road, supporting local communities, resource industry workers, and humanitarian operations. The airport handles light aircraft and small regional turboprops connecting Kikori to Port Moresby and nearby provincial centres.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room airstrip terminal providing minimal shelter and check-in facilities for passengers on small regional flights.
Ground Transport
  • PMV (Public Motor Vehicle) trucks along local tracks
  • Private hire vehicles arranged through local contacts
  • Boat transport via the Kikori River for delta communities
Nearby Hotels
  • Kikori Guesthouse
  • Gulf Province Government Resthouse
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the airport terminal. Visitors will find small local trade stores and market vendors in Kikori town offering basic food staples and cooked meals. It is advisable to carry sufficient supplies, particularly for extended stays in the region.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with operators like Air Niugini or charter services, as timetables can change with little notice.
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no ATMs or banking facilities at the airport or reliably in town.
  • Be prepared for high humidity and heavy rainfall year-round; bring appropriate clothing and insect repellent.
  • Arrange accommodation in advance through your employer, NGO contact, or local community, as lodging options are extremely limited.

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Kikori Airport is an airport in Kikori, Papua New Guinea. Believed to be originally built during the Second World War, it fell into disuse. In about 1965 work began to upgrade it due to the closure of the Catalina flying-boat service. The airstrip, tar sealed, was opened about 1967. By 1999, the bitumen had been largely eroded and had been covered with Marsden Matting. It was still in service as late as 2002.

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