Airport
Doini Airport (DOI)
Doini Airport is a small private airstrip on Doini Island in Milne Bay Province, serving the Doini Island Plantation Resort and the nearby Castori Islets. Guests arriving from Alotau can continue by light-aircraft charter or resort boat transfer to reach the island and surrounding areas.
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About Doini Airport
Doini Airport (DOI) is a small private airstrip on Doini Island, also known as Blanchard Island, on the southern side of East Channel in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The airstrip was developed by the Doini Island Plantation Resort to give guests direct access to the island and to bring in supplies.
The airfield has a single grass and gravel runway and is used for light short take-off and landing aircraft and private charters, operating only in daylight and under visual flight rules. There are no scheduled commercial airline services, so travellers typically fly to Gurney Airport in Alotau and continue to the island by pre-arranged charter flight or resort boat transfer.
Located offshore from Alotau, the island is reached across the waters of Milne Bay in roughly 15 to 20 minutes by light aircraft or about two hours by boat. The small open-air reception area at the airstrip keeps arrivals simple, with resort staff meeting guests and handling onward transport.
Although the airfield has limited facilities, the nearby Doini Island Plantation Resort provides accommodation, dining and island activities. Doini Airport therefore works as a quiet resort gateway for visitors to Doini Island and the surrounding Castori Islets rather than a conventional commercial airport.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Doini Airport has no traditional passenger terminal building. The private airstrip is served by a simple open-air reception area run by the Doini Island Plantation Resort, which handles arriving and departing resort guests and charter aircraft.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Doini Airport
Transfers
Arrange private or resort transfers to meet charter flights at Doini Airport and continue to the Doini Island Plantation Resort and nearby island locations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Chauffeur and guest transport is arranged by the resort, with staff meeting arrivals at the airstrip and providing island transport for stays, excursions and events.
Car Rental
Car rental is not available on Doini Island; vehicles should be arranged in Alotau before travel, as the island is reached by charter flight or boat rather than by road.
Bus & Group Transfers
Groups can coordinate boat or light-aircraft transfers between Alotau and Doini Island with the resort for weddings, events and group resort stays.
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