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Buin Airport

Buin, Papua New Guinea

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Buin Airport

Buin, Papua New Guinea
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Remote airstrip serving southern Bougainville Island communities.

Location
Buin, Papua New Guinea
Buin Airport (IATA: UBI, ICAO: AYUI) is a small domestic airstrip located near the town of Buin in the South Bougainville District of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. It serves as an essential air link for a region with limited road infrastructure, connecting the southern tip of Bougainville Island to other parts of PNG. The airport handles light aircraft and small regional turboprops, primarily supporting community access, humanitarian operations, and missionary flights. Buin is historically significant as the area where Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was killed during World War II, and the broader region saw intense wartime activity. Ground transport options are extremely limited, and the surrounding area remains one of the more isolated parts of Bougainville. The airport plays a critical role in connecting residents to medical services, government, and commerce.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, minimal facility with no formal terminal building in the commercial sense.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip relies on private vehicles and informal local transport, as Buin has no formal taxi or bus network.
Airlines here
Air Niugini and smaller regional operators such as Missionary Aviation Fellowship have served or supported operations in the Buin area.
Notable facts
  • ›Buin is located near the southern tip of Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea's Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
  • ›The area around Buin was the site of significant World War II activity, including Japanese military operations.
  • ›Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's final journey ended near Buin when his aircraft was shot down in April 1943.
  • ›The airport serves a community with very limited road access, making air transport critical for the region.
  • ›Bougainville experienced a prolonged civil conflict (1988–1998) that severely impacted infrastructure throughout the island, including aviation facilities.
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A remote gateway into the rugged heart of Bougainville

Buin Airport is a small airstrip located in Buin, in the South Bougainville district of Papua New Guinea's Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Serving a historically significant area that witnessed intense fighting during World War II, the airport provides essential air access to an otherwise isolated region with limited road infrastructure. It plays a critical role in connecting local communities to provincial and national services.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling light domestic aircraft arrivals and departures for the Buin community.
Ground Transport
  • Shared PMV (Public Motor Vehicle) trucks toward Buin town
  • Private hire taxis or local vehicles arranged on arrival
  • Walking for destinations immediately adjacent to the airstrip
Nearby Hotels
  • Buin Guesthouse
  • Local community-run lodges in Buin township
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities within the airport terminal itself. Travellers will find small local trade stores and food stalls in Buin town offering basic meals and refreshments. It is advisable to carry sufficient food and water for your journey given the limited local infrastructure.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with your carrier as services are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (Kina) as ATM and banking facilities in Buin are extremely limited.
  • Respect local customs and community protocols, especially in villages near the airstrip.
  • Pack light — small aircraft serving this route typically have strict weight and baggage limitations.

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Encyclopaedia

Buin Airport (IATA:UBI) was an airport located near Kara, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea.

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