Airport
Biliau Airport (BIJ)
Biliau Airport is a small airfield serving Biliau, Saidor and the Rai Coast communities of Madang Province. Road transfers connect the area to Saidor and continue west to Madang, the main regional town and gateway for onward travel.
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About Biliau Airport
Biliau Airport is a small airfield serving the Rai Coast area of Madang Province in Papua New Guinea. Located near Biliau village, roughly 72 km east of Madang, it provides a local landing point for the coastal communities between Madang and Saidor.
The airfield dates back to the Second World War, when it was developed as Yamai Airfield, also known as Saidor No. 2, for liaison and emergency use. Today it is also known as Biliau Airfield and retains the IATA code BIJ, with a single short runway and limited passenger infrastructure.
For scheduled commercial flights, the region is mainly served by Madang Airport, about 72 km to the west. Road access along the Rai Coast connects Biliau with Saidor and Madang, although travel times vary depending on road and weather conditions.
Because facilities are limited, travelers using the airfield typically arrange transfers and services in advance. The airfield functions as a small local landing ground rather than a full-service airport, with onward journeys continuing by road or through the larger airports at Madang and Port Moresby.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Biliau Airport is a small single-runway airfield with no large passenger terminal complex. Scheduled airline services for the region operate mainly from nearby Madang Airport, while the airfield itself provides basic landing facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Biliau Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Biliau Airport to Saidor, Madang and coastal villages along the Rai Coast, with arrangements made in advance.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around the Biliau and Rai Coast area, including journeys to Saidor or Madang for business and regional visits.
Car Rental
Arrange car rental in Madang for independent onward travel from the Biliau area along the Rai Coast road.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups traveling between Biliau, Saidor, Madang and other Rai Coast destinations.
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