Airport
Tawa Airport (TWY)
Tawa Airport (TWY) is a small airstrip serving the Tawa area in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. It is mainly used for charter and bush flights, with onward travel arranged in advance to nearby settlements and the surrounding highlands.
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About Tawa Airport
Tawa Airport is a small remote airstrip serving Tawa and surrounding communities in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. Located in mountainous highland terrain at roughly 1,530 m (5,020 ft) elevation, the airport mainly supports charter and bush flights rather than scheduled commercial services.
The airfield has a single grass and red-clay runway, designated 02/20 and about 466 m long, suited to small aircraft. Passengers use a basic ground-side area rather than a large terminal, and there are no large check-in halls or extensive facilities.
The airstrip lies close to the Tawa settlement. Larger towns in Morobe Province are generally a long and difficult overland journey, so most travelers arrive by air and arrange onward transport in advance with local operators.
Because amenities are limited, visitors should plan supplies and transport before arrival. The airport operates in Papua New Guinea Time (UTC+10).
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tawa Airport does not have separate passenger terminals. It operates as a single small airstrip, and all arriving and departing passengers use the same basic ground-side area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tawa Airport
Transfers
Pre-arranged 4WD transfers are the main way to continue from Tawa Airport to nearby settlements, guesthouses and access points in Morobe Province.
Hourly Chauffeur
For flexible travel from the airstrip, a driver with a suitable four-wheel-drive vehicle can be arranged by the hour where local tracks and conditions allow.
Car Rental
Self-drive rental is generally limited at this remote airstrip; travelers who need independent transport should arrange a four-wheel-drive vehicle through a local operator before arrival.
Bus & Group Transfers
Scheduled buses are not available, so groups should pre-book a suitable charter vehicle to travel from Tawa Airport to nearby communities or work sites.
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