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Koinambe Airport (KMB)

Konambe, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -5.487° 144.607° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKMB
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameKoinambe Airport
MunicipalityKonambe
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-5.487° S
Longitude144.607° E
Elevation3000 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionKonambe
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 KMB

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (5.5°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

Koinambe Airport (IATA: KMB) is a small rural airstrip serving Koinambe and nearby communities in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Located at approximately -5.487, 144.607, it provides essential air access where road connections are limited and often unreliable. The airport mainly supports light aircraft, charter flights, and community or mission aviation services rather than large commercial operations.

💡 Local Tip
A frequent-visitor tip: carry small-denomination PNG kina and a light rain shell; highland weather can change quickly, and there are no ATMs or shops at the airstrip.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to and from Koinambe Airport is usually arranged in advance through local contacts, lodges, NGOs, or charter operators, as there is no public transit or taxi service. Road access in the area can be rough and weather-dependent, so allow extra time and confirm pickup details before arrival. If you are connecting onward, keep your schedule flexible because small-aircraft flights are often delayed or rescheduled.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Koinambe Airport?
A: The IATA code is KMB. No ICAO code is published for this small airstrip.

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

Q: Are there regular scheduled flights?
A: Flights are usually irregular and demand-based, subject to weather, passenger loads, and airstrip conditions. Confirm with a local operator before planning travel.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Facilities are very basic, with no significant terminal services, shops, or public transport. Expect a simple rural airstrip environment.

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

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