Amazon Bay Airport (AZB)

Amazon Bay Airport is a small remote airstrip on the southeastern coast of Papua New Guinea, serving the coastal communities of the Abau District in Central Province. The airstrip is a vital transport link for local villages, supporting the movement of medical supplies, goods and essential services in an area with no road connection to Port Moresby.

The facility consists of a single unpaved runway, typically made of compacted coral or grass, and is designed for short take-off and landing aircraft. Flights are operated under visual flight rules by charter operators and mission organizations, commonly using small aircraft such as the Cessna 208 Caravan.

There is no conventional terminal building at Amazon Bay Airport. A small open-sided shelter near the runway serves as a basic waiting area, and passenger amenities such as shops, restaurants and fuel are not available. Travelers should be largely self-sufficient and arrange onward travel in advance.

Onward movement from the airstrip is usually by foot or pre-arranged boat along the coast to nearby villages. Despite its basic infrastructure, the airport remains an essential gateway for a remote and roadless part of Papua New Guinea.