Airport
Yenkis (Yankisa) Airport (YEQ)
Yenkis (Yankisa) Airport is a small rural airstrip serving remote communities in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. It connects travellers to Kompiam, Wabag and other highland areas, with onward road or charter connections available from the airstrip.
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About Yenkis (Yankisa) Airport
Yenkis (Yankisa) Airport (YEQ) is a small rural airstrip serving remote communities in Kompiam District, Enga Province, in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. It provides an important air link for villages where road access can be slow and difficult, supporting local travel, supplies and essential services.
Located at an elevation of about 1,125 metres, the airstrip has a single grassed red clay runway designated 13/31 and measuring approximately 465 metres. Operations are generally limited to light aircraft and charter or mission flights, reflecting the airport's role as a remote highland landing ground rather than a large commercial terminal.
The airstrip lies roughly 47 km from Wabag, the capital of Enga Province, and near the district town of Kompiam. Road travel in this mountainous area is affected by weather and terrain, so journey times can vary considerably.
Facilities are basic, and passengers are advised to arrange onward transport and confirm flight and service details in advance. Despite its small scale, the airstrip plays a practical role in connecting isolated highland communities with the rest of Enga Province and Papua New Guinea.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Yenkis Airport does not have a conventional multi-terminal passenger building. It operates as a single small rural airstrip serving remote communities in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, with a basic passenger handling area rather than separate terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Yenkis (Yankisa) Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Yenkis Airport to Wabag, Kompiam and other destinations across Enga Province and the Papua New Guinea highlands.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a driver by the hour for flexible travel from Yenkis Airport, business trips, community visits or journeys around Enga Province.
Car Rental
Rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle for independent travel from Yenkis Airport to Wabag, Kompiam and other highland destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Yenkis Airport, Wabag, Kompiam and other locations in Enga Province.
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