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Guasopa Airport (GAZ)
Guasopa Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Guasopa village on Woodlark Island in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province. After landing, travelers can continue by road to Guasopa village and other parts of Woodlark Island, with onward connections to the Milne Bay mainland by air or sea.
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About Guasopa Airport
Guasopa Airport is a small domestic airstrip serving Guasopa village on Woodlark Island in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province. It functions as the main air gateway for the island and supports travel between Woodlark and the Milne Bay mainland and other parts of the country.
The airfield has wartime origins: it was built by the U.S. Navy's 60th Naval Construction Battalion, the Seabees, beginning on 2 July 1943, and became operational on 14 July 1943 as Narewa Airfield, also known as Woodlark Airfield. It has remained in use and is now known as Guasopa Airport.
The airport has a single runway, designated 12/30, measuring about 1,095 metres and without lighting. A small terminal building handles check-in, arrivals and passenger waiting, reflecting the airport's role as a compact island facility.
Guasopa Airport is located on the southeast coast of Woodlark Island near Guasopa Bay, close to Guasopa village. There is no road connection to the mainland, so onward travel to Alotau and the rest of Milne Bay Province is by air or sea, while local transfers cover movement around Woodlark Island.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Guasopa Airport operates as a small domestic airfield with a single passenger terminal and one runway. The terminal handles all arriving and departing flights, with no separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Guasopa Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Guasopa Airport to Guasopa village, nearby coastal settlements and other locations across Woodlark Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Woodlark Island after arriving at Guasopa Airport.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle for independent travel around Woodlark Island, with pickup arranged from Guasopa Airport.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Guasopa Airport and villages, worksites or other destinations on Woodlark Island.
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