Airport
Kairuku Airport (RKU)
Kairuku Airport is a small airstrip serving Yule Island and the surrounding coast in Papua New Guinea's Central Province. Plan transfers by light aircraft, road and boat to Port Moresby, Bereina and nearby island communities.
Passengers
Luggage
About Kairuku Airport
Kairuku Airport is a small airstrip serving Yule Island and nearby communities in Central Province, Papua New Guinea. It provides essential air access for remote island and coastal settlements, supporting charter flights, cargo, medical evacuations, and government services.
The airport sits roughly 100 km northwest of Port Moresby and operates a single runway, designated 15/33 and about 950 m long, suitable for small aircraft. Its basic terminal handles limited passenger operations and is coordinated directly with the operating airline or charter provider.
Reaching the area typically involves a flight of about 30 minutes from Port Moresby, or road travel toward Bereina on the coast followed by a short boat crossing to Yule Island, which can take around 2.5 hours in total.
Facilities at the airport are basic, so visitors are advised to arrange transport, water and other essentials in advance. Despite its size, the airport remains a vital lifeline for the Yule Island area and the wider Central Province coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kairuku Airport has a single small terminal building serving all passenger operations. There are no separate domestic or international terminals; flights are handled on one runway and coordinated with the operating airline or charter provider.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kairuku Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Kairuku Airport to Yule Island villages, Bereina, the coast and other locations across Central Province.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, site visits, business needs or journeys around Yule Island and the surrounding area.
Car Rental
Rent a 4WD vehicle from Kairuku Airport for independent travel toward Bereina, the Central Province coast and onward road journeys.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Kairuku Airport, Yule Island, coastal communities and other destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Destinations
View all
Mount Hagen
Mount Hagen is the bustling capital of Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands, known for its lively markets, coffee plantations and the annual Mount Hagen Cultural Show. Set among misty highland valleys, it serves as a gateway to tribal traditions and rugged mountain landscapes.
Western
Western, in Papua New Guinea, is a vast and remote province of rivers, rainforest and coastal communities, with Daru as its capital and a rich cultural heritage.
Mendi
Mendi, the provincial capital of Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands, sits in a highland valley surrounded by rugged mountains and is known for its lively market, cultural diversity and role as a regional administrative hub.
West New Britain
West New Britain blends volcanic scenery, dense rainforest and the coral-rich waters of Kimbe Bay. Its coastal towns and remote villages offer a rare glimpse of Papua New Guinea's natural beauty and traditional cultures.