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Iamalele Airport (IMA)
Iamalele Airport (IMA) is a small domestic airstrip on Fergusson Island in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province, serving the village of Iamalele and nearby island communities. Most onward travel is arranged by foot or boat, while the regional centre of Alotau lies across the sea.
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About Iamalele Airport
Iamalele Airport is a small airstrip on Fergusson Island, part of the D'Entrecasteaux Islands in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province. It serves the village of Iamalele and nearby coastal and island communities that rely on light aircraft for supplies, medical access and transport.
The airfield has a single grass runway of about 900 metres and only a basic shelter, with no formal terminal building. Operations are handled by small short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft on charter or mission flights rather than scheduled commercial services, and flights are highly weather-dependent, particularly during heavy rain.
Located immediately beside Iamalele village, the airstrip is within a short walk of the settlement. There are no road links to the rest of the island or to the regional capital Alotau, which lies roughly 90 kilometres across the sea, so onward travel is usually by foot, boat or pre-arranged local transport.
For visitors, the airport is a remote but practical entry point to Fergusson Island's coastal communities, with very limited passenger services. Travelers should confirm flights in advance and plan to be largely self-sufficient during their stay.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Iamalele Airport has no formal passenger terminal building. Travelers use a basic open-air shelter beside the grass airstrip, and there are no separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Iamalele Airport
Transfers
Arrange a local boat or vehicle transfer in advance with your host, accommodation or charter operator for travel between Iamalele Airport and villages or coastal landing points on Fergusson Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Flexible private driving is not a standard airport service; travelers can arrange a local driver by the hour through village contacts for short trips around Iamalele and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Car rental is not available at Iamalele Airport; most journeys on Fergusson Island are made on foot or by boat, with local transport arranged in advance.
Bus & Group Transfers
Group travel from Iamalele Airport is normally coordinated through local boat operators, accommodation providers or mission groups for larger parties moving between the airstrip and coastal settlements.
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