Airport
Puas Airport (PUA)
Puas Airport serves Puas Mission in northwestern New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea, as a small regional airstrip and gateway to coastal communities around Kavieng. Arrivals can continue by arranged boat or vehicle transfer to Kavieng and nearby villages.
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About Puas Airport
Puas Airport is a small regional airstrip serving Puas Mission in northwestern New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. The airport functions mainly as a community and mission access point, supporting charter flights, medical evacuations and mission aviation between the coast and the provincial capital at Kavieng.
The airfield has a single unpaved grass runway at an elevation of about 45 feet above sea level. It operates during daylight hours under visual flight rules, and services are limited to light aircraft and charter operations rather than scheduled commercial terminal traffic.
Located around 66 km from Kavieng, the airport provides an important link for coastal villages in a remote part of New Ireland. Because ground access is limited, many travelers continue their journey by boat or by vehicle arranged through the local mission.
Facilities are basic, so visitors should plan to be self-sufficient and confirm transport and logistics before departure. For most passengers, the airport is a practical arrival point for Puas Mission and the surrounding northwestern coastal communities.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Puas Airport is a small regional airstrip serving Puas Mission in New Ireland Province. It does not have a formal commercial passenger terminal or separate domestic and international terminals; operations are handled from a basic shelter and cleared area beside the grass runway.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Puas Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Puas Airport to Kavieng, Puas Mission and coastal villages across northwestern New Ireland.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airstrip to Kavieng, mission sites and other locations in New Ireland Province.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle for independent travel around Kavieng and New Ireland Province after arriving at Puas Airport, with pickup arranged through the mission or in Kavieng.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups traveling between Puas Airport, Kavieng, mission communities and event locations.
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