Airport
Obo Airport (OBX)
Obo Airport (OBX) serves the town of Obo in Papua New Guinea's Western Province, linking this remote region with scheduled flights to nearby communities including Lake Murray and Suki. Onward travel within Obo is generally arranged locally.
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About Obo Airport
Obo Airport is a small domestic airfield serving Obo, a remote community in Papua New Guinea's Western Province. The airport provides a vital air link for travelers in a region where road access is very limited.
Located in the town of Obo, near the border with Indonesia, the airport lies roughly 680 km west of Port Moresby by air. It has a grass and brown clay runway approximately 600 m long, used mainly by light aircraft and small scheduled services.
PNG Air operates scheduled flights from Obo to Lake Murray and Suki, connecting the town with other communities in Western Province and onward travel through regional routes.
Passenger facilities are basic, with a small terminal and waiting area. Onward travel within Obo is typically arranged locally, and most travelers use the airport as the main entry point to this part of Western Province.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Obo Airport operates as a small regional airfield with a single passenger terminal used for domestic flights. The facility handles the limited scheduled services and general aviation activity serving Obo and nearby communities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Obo Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Obo Airport to guesthouses, workplaces and other local points in Obo for a straightforward onward journey after arrival.
Hourly Chauffeur
Reserve an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel around Obo and nearby locations in Western Province, useful for business or field visits.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Obo Airport for independent travel around Obo and local roads in Western Province for those who prefer to drive themselves.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups arriving at Obo Airport, suitable for community, work or event travel within Obo and nearby areas.
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