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Manari Airport (MRM)
Manari Airport is a small airstrip serving the village of Manari on Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track. Compare transfer options to Port Moresby, Kokoda, Efogi and nearby trekking communities, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Manari Airport
Manari Airport is a small rural airstrip serving the village of Manari in Central Province, Papua New Guinea. It sits at about 802 m elevation in the Owen Stanley Range and is closely linked to the Kokoda Track, one of the country's best-known trekking routes.
The airport functions primarily as an air link for trekkers and local communities rather than a commercial hub. Light aircraft connect the airstrip with Port Moresby, about 56 km to the southwest, and scheduled services were introduced from 2009 to improve access to Kokoda Track villages such as Manari, Efogi and Kagi.
There is no direct road connection to Manari, so most travelers arrive by small charter or scheduled aircraft, or on foot along the Kokoda Track. On arrival, onward movement is typically organized with local guides, trekking operators or village hosts.
Infrastructure is intentionally basic, with a single airstrip and limited passenger facilities. Because services depend on weather and demand, travelers should confirm flights with the operator and carry essential supplies before departure.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Manari Airport is a small single-runway airstrip serving the Kokoda Track area, with no separate passenger terminal buildings. All scheduled and charter flights operate from one compact airfield used for services to Port Moresby and nearby trekking communities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Manari Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers in Port Moresby before or after your flight, and arrange local pickup support for trekkers arriving at Manari Airstrip on the Kokoda Track.
Hourly Chauffeur
Hire a professional chauffeur by the hour in Port Moresby for flexible travel around the city, business meetings or airport pickups before connecting to the Kokoda Track.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Port Moresby for independent travel around the capital; note that Manari itself has no road access and is reached by air or on foot.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for trekking groups travelling between Port Moresby, hotels and Kokoda Track staging areas before flying to Manari.
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