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Wuvulu Island Airport

Wuvulu Island, Papua New Guinea

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Wuvulu Island Airport

Wuvulu Island, Papua New Guinea
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Remote island gateway in Papua New Guinea's Manus Province.

Location
Wuvulu Island, Papua New Guinea
Wuvulu Island Airport (IATA: WUV, ICAO: AYVW) is a small airstrip serving Wuvulu Island, a remote coral atoll located in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea. The island lies in the Bismarck Sea, roughly 200 kilometres northwest of Manus Island, and the airport provides the primary means of access to this isolated community. The facility is a basic, unpaved airstrip suited to small general aviation and charter aircraft. It supports essential connectivity for the island's small indigenous population, facilitating access to supplies, medical services, and occasional tourism related to the island's surrounding reef systems.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options on the island are extremely limited given its small size and remote location.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline services are known to operate regularly; access is primarily via charter flights.
Notable facts
  • ›Wuvulu Island is a small coral atoll in the Bismarck Sea, Manus Province.
  • ›The airport serves one of Papua New Guinea's most remote island communities.
  • ›The airstrip is suited only for small, light aircraft due to its size and surface.
  • ›The island is known for its pristine reef systems and attracts occasional dive tourism.
  • ›No regular scheduled airline services are known to operate at this airport.
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A remote Pacific gateway where ocean and sky quietly meet

Wuvulu Island Airport serves the tiny, isolated atoll of Wuvulu Island in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, sitting far off the northern coast in the Bismarck Sea. The airstrip functions as a lifeline for local communities, supporting light aircraft connections to the wider Papua New Guinea network. Its remoteness and minimal infrastructure reflect the unspoiled, traditional character of the island it serves.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic, open-air facility serving light charter and mission aircraft with minimal amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Walking to nearby village settlements
  • Local boat transport for coastal access
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at or near the airstrip. Visitors typically rely on hospitality from local village communities for food and water. Those planning a stay should bring sufficient supplies from Manus Island or the mainland.

Traveller Tips
  • Access is almost exclusively by charter flight; plan and book well in advance through operators based in Manus or Port Moresby.
  • Bring all essential supplies including food, water, and medical kit as there are no commercial services on the island.
  • Respect local customs and seek community permission before exploring, as Wuvulu has a close-knit traditional community.
  • Weather in the Bismarck Sea can change quickly; maintain flexible travel plans to account for flight cancellations.

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