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Simberi Airport

Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea

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Simberi Airport

Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea
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Remote island gateway serving Simberi's gold mining community.

Location
Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea
Simberi Airport is a small airstrip located on Simberi Island in the Tabar Island Group, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. It serves as the primary access point to this remote island, supporting both the local community and the Simberi Gold Mine operated by St Barbara Limited. The airport handles light aircraft and small regional turboprop services, connecting the island to Kavieng and other centers in Papua New Guinea. Due to its remote location and limited infrastructure, the airport primarily serves charter flights and scheduled services by small regional carriers. The facility is basic in nature, reflecting the character of many rural Papua New Guinean airstrips, with no significant terminal infrastructure. Its primary economic importance is tied to the gold mining operations on the island.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, single small terminal facility typical of rural Papua New Guinea airstrips with minimal passenger amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on the island is extremely limited, with travel primarily on foot or by local vehicle between the airstrip and nearby settlements or the mine site.
Airlines here
Airlines PNG and charter operators provide scheduled and ad hoc services linking Simberi Island to Kavieng and Port Moresby.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Simberi Island in the Tabar Group, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.
  • ›Primarily serves the Simberi Gold Mine operated by St Barbara Limited.
  • ›IATA code NIS and ICAO code AYSE identify the airport in aviation systems.
  • ›The airstrip accommodates small turboprop and light aircraft only.
  • ›The island's remote location makes air transport the principal means of access.
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Island gateway to the remote Tabar Group of Papua New Guinea

Simberi Airport is a small airstrip serving Simberi Island, part of the Tabar Island Group in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. It primarily supports access to the Simberi Gold Mine operated by St Barbara Limited, as well as connecting the isolated island community to the provincial capital Kavieng. The airport plays a vital logistical role for mining operations and local residents who have limited alternative transport options.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures for mining and community passengers.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle transfers arranged by the Simberi Gold Mine
  • Walking to nearby village areas
  • Chartered boat services for inter-island travel
Nearby Hotels
  • Simberi Mine Camp accommodation (for mining personnel)
  • Local guesthouse lodging in Simberi village
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airport itself. Basic food and provisions can be sourced from the local village, and mining personnel are catered for through the mine camp mess facilities. Travellers are advised to bring their own supplies when visiting the island.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights to Simberi are infrequent and largely charter-based; confirm schedules well in advance.
  • Access is predominantly restricted to mine workers and community members — independent tourism infrastructure is minimal.
  • Carry sufficient cash, food, and water as supplies on the island are limited.
  • Coordinate any visit through the Simberi Gold Mine or local community contacts for logistical support.

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