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Indagen Airport (IDN)

Indagen, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -6.227° 147.244° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeIDN
ICAO CodeAYID
Typesmall airport
NameIndagen Airport
MunicipalityIndagen
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-6.227° S
Longitude147.244° E
Elevation5788 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionIndagen
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+10
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving IDN

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.2°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Indagen Airport (IATA: IDN, ICAO: AYID) is a small rural airstrip serving Indagen and surrounding villages in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. Located in rugged terrain on the Huon Peninsula, it primarily handles light STOL aircraft operated by charter and mission aviation groups. The airstrip is a lifeline for supplies, medical evacuations, and passenger travel where road access is limited or unreliable.

💡 Local Tip
Pack for mud and rain even if it looks clear; the airstrip can be slippery and delays are common, so keep a flexible schedule and small cash for local purchases.
🚖 Getting There

Access to Indagen Airport is usually arranged through local contacts, lodges, or the charter operator, as there is no public bus or taxi service. Roads in the area are often unpaved and can become impassable in the wet season, so many travelers rely on the airstrip itself. Confirm pickup arrangements before arrival and allow extra time for weather delays.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Indagen Airport located?
A: It is in Indagen, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, on the Huon Peninsula. The nearest larger towns are reachable mainly by air or rough roads.

Q: What airlines fly to Indagen Airport?
A: There are no major scheduled airlines; service is typically provided by charter, mission, or community aviation operators using small aircraft.

Q: What facilities are at the airport?
A: Expect very basic facilities or none. There is no commercial terminal, so arrange fuel, communications, and ground transport in advance.

Q: Is the runway paved?
A: It is a small rural airstrip; surfaces can be grass, gravel, or coral and may be affected by heavy rain. Always confirm conditions with your operator.

AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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