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Londolovit Airport

Londolovit, Papua New Guinea

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Londolovit Airport

Londolovit, Papua New Guinea
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Remote airstrip serving New Ireland Province's mining hub.

Location
Londolovit, Papua New Guinea
Londolovit Airport (IATA: LNV, ICAO: AYKY) is a small domestic airport located on Lihir Island in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. It primarily serves the Lihir Gold Mine, one of the world's largest gold mining operations, making it a critical transport link for mine workers and supplies. The airport handles scheduled and charter flights connecting Lihir Island to Port Moresby and other domestic destinations. Given the island's remote location in the Bismarck Sea, air travel is the primary means of access for personnel and essential goods.
Terminals
The airport has a basic single terminal building suited to domestic traffic and mine-related passenger movements.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on Lihir Island is limited, with road transfers provided primarily by the Lihir Gold Mine operator to accommodate mine personnel.
Airlines here
Air Niugini and PNG Air operate scheduled domestic services to and from Londolovit Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Lihir Island in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.
  • ›Primarily serves the Lihir Gold Mine, one of the largest gold mines in the world.
  • ›The island is geothermally active, with the mine situated inside a volcanic caldera.
  • ›Air travel is the main mode of access to the island due to its remote location.
  • ›Flights connect Lihir Island to Port Moresby and other domestic PNG destinations.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Lihir Island's remote volcanic highlands and mining heartland

Londolovit Airport serves the small town of Londolovit on Lihir Island in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. The airport primarily supports operations connected to the Lihir Gold Mine, one of the world's largest gold deposits, making it a vital link for workers, contractors, and essential supplies. Its remote island location and limited scheduled services give it the character of a frontier airstrip deeply tied to industrial activity.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-building terminal handling arrivals, departures, and cargo with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Chartered vehicles arranged by the Lihir Gold Mine for workers and contractors
  • Local taxis and informal hire cars available outside the terminal
  • Walking to nearby Londolovit town for short distances
Nearby Hotels
  • Lihir Accommodation Village (mine-operated)
  • Londolovit Guesthouse
Dining

Food options within the terminal are extremely limited, with little to no formal dining available airside. Visitors staying at mine-operated accommodation will find meals provided through those facilities, while the local town offers a small number of trade stores and basic eateries.

Traveller Tips
  • Most flights to Lihir operate via Kavieng or Port Moresby — confirm connections well in advance.
  • Access to mining areas requires prior authorization from Newcrest or the site operator.
  • Carry sufficient cash as ATM and banking facilities on the island are very limited.
  • Tropical weather can cause flight delays; build buffer time into your itinerary.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Airlines PNG
CG
Air Niugini
PX

Routes

LNV → POMCG · DH8
LNV → POMPX · DH3 DH8
LNV → RABPX · DH3
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