Airport
Cape Orford Airport (CPI)
Cape Orford Airport is a small regional gateway on the southern coast of New Britain, serving East New Britain Province. Compare transfer options to nearby coastal settlements, Pomio District and onward connections to Kokopo and Rabaul.
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About Cape Orford Airport
Cape Orford Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the remote southern coast of New Britain in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. Located between Wide Bay and Jacquinot Bay, it provides a vital air link for coastal communities, government services and charter operations in the area.
The airport was developed after the Second World War as a single runway running parallel to the coast and remains a compact facility used mainly for domestic and charter flights. Its basic infrastructure supports small aircraft operations connecting this isolated area with regional hubs such as Kokopo, Rabaul and, through them, Port Moresby.
Cape Orford Airport sits around 124 km by direct distance from Kokopo, the provincial capital. Because road access in the region is limited, travel to and from the airport often involves small aircraft, coastal boat services or private transfers, and journey times depend heavily on local conditions.
Despite its small scale, the airstrip is an important entry point for the Pomio District and surrounding coastal settlements. Passengers should expect simple facilities and plan food, supplies and onward transport in advance.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Cape Orford Airport operates as a small regional airstrip with a single basic passenger handling area rather than separate terminal buildings. All domestic and charter flights use the same compact facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Cape Orford Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Cape Orford Airport to nearby coastal settlements, Pomio District locations and onward travel points.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a driver by the hour for flexible travel from the airstrip to local villages, work sites and other nearby destinations.
Car Rental
Arrange a four-wheel-drive vehicle for independent travel on local tracks around Cape Orford and the wider Pomio District.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Cape Orford Airport, nearby communities and other destinations.
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