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Nipa Airport (NPG)

Nipa, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -6.145° 143.453° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeNPG
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameNipa Airport
MunicipalityNipa
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-6.145° S
Longitude143.453° E
Elevation5765 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionNipa
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 NPG

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.1°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

Nipa Airport (IATA: NPG) is a small airstrip serving Nipa in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands Province. Situated at approximately 6.145°S, 143.453°E, it provides vital air access to a remote highland community where road links can be unreliable. The field handles light aircraft and charter operations rather than large commercial traffic.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to pack light and confirm baggage limits in advance—short highland runways and density altitude can make weight restrictions strict on small aircraft.
🚖 Getting There

Nipa is remote, so arrange ground transport or a pickup through your lodge, employer, or local contact before arrival. Road travel in the area can be slow and weather-dependent, and public transport is very limited. Confirm your flight and pickup time locally, as small highland airstrips often operate on flexible schedules.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Nipa Airport?
A: Nipa Airport uses the IATA code NPG.

Q: Where is Nipa Airport located?
A: It is located at Nipa, in the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, at approximately -6.145, 143.453.

Q: Are there scheduled airline flights to Nipa Airport?
A: Scheduled service is limited or nonexistent; the airport mainly supports charter, missionary, medical, and local light-aircraft flights. Check with local operators for current service.

Q: What facilities are available at Nipa Airport?
A: Expect a basic rural airstrip with minimal passenger facilities. Do not count on regular terminal services, so bring any essentials you may need.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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