Airport
Open Bay Airport (OPB)
Open Bay Airport is a small domestic gateway serving Maitanakunai and the Open Bay area on the north coast of New Britain. From here, travellers continue by road to nearby villages, Rabaul, Kokopo and other parts of East New Britain Province.
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About Open Bay Airport
Open Bay Airport is a small domestic airport serving the Open Bay area and the coastal settlement of Maitanakunai on the north coast of New Britain Island. It provides an air link for travellers and supplies to this remote part of East New Britain Province.
The airport operates with one runway of about 1,074 metres and a single small passenger terminal, handling domestic services and light aircraft operations.
Located near Maitanakunai, the airport connects by road to local villages and the Open Bay area. The nearest larger centres, Rabaul and Kokopo, lie roughly 85–90 km to the east and are reached by road or onward small-aircraft connections.
As a small regional airfield, facilities are limited, so travellers should plan ahead for food, communications and onward road transport. The airport nevertheless provides a practical entry point for visitors travelling to the north coast communities of New Britain.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Open Bay Airport operates from a single small passenger terminal serving domestic flights. There are no separate international, Schengen or non-Schengen terminal areas at this regional airport.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Open Bay Airport
Transfers
Arrange a private transfer from Open Bay Airport to Maitanakunai, Open Bay and other destinations along the north coast of New Britain.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to nearby communities, business visits or day trips in East New Britain.
Car Rental
Arrange car rental for independent travel from the airport to Maitanakunai, Open Bay, Rabaul, Kokopo and other parts of East New Britain.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise a minibus or charter vehicle for groups travelling between Open Bay Airport, local villages, lodges and destinations across East New Britain.
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