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Iokea Airport (IOK)
Iokea Airport (IOK) is a small airstrip serving the coastal village of Iokea in Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea, on the Gulf of Papua coast. From here, travellers can connect by road toward Kerema, nearby coastal villages and onward routes in the direction of Port Moresby.
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About Iokea Airport
Iokea Airport is a small rural airstrip serving the village of Iokea on the south coast of Papua New Guinea, in Gulf Province. Built after the Second World War with a single grass runway, the airfield lies on the eastern edge of the village near the Gulf of Papua coast.
Holding the IATA code IOK, the airport has historically supported light aircraft and short takeoff and landing operations for local connectivity. Today it is reported as disused, and travel in the area relies mainly on road links and local transport.
Iokea sits within Kerema District, about 73 km southeast of the provincial capital Kerema and roughly five hours by road from Port Moresby. The route follows the coastal corridor and provides the main overland connection between the village and other communities in Gulf and Central provinces.
Visitors should treat Iokea Airport as a basic rural airfield rather than a full passenger terminal, and plan onward transport and supplies in advance.
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Iokea Airport is a small rural airstrip with a single grass runway and no large passenger terminal building. It mainly serves light aircraft and short takeoff and landing operations for local connectivity.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Iokea Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers between Iokea, Kerema and destinations along the Gulf of Papua coast, with road connections toward Port Moresby.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Iokea, Kerema and Gulf Province for business meetings, events or coastal journeys.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle for independent travel along the Gulf Province road network, including routes toward Kerema and Port Moresby.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Iokea, Kerema, Port Moresby and nearby communities.
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