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Yegepa Airport (PGE)

N/A, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -7.134° 146.156° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodePGE
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameYegepa Airport
MunicipalityN/A
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-7.134° S
Longitude146.156° E
Elevation4179 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionN/A
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 PGE

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (7.1°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

Yegepa Airport (IATA: PGE) is a small remote airstrip in Papua New Guinea, located in the interior of Morobe Province near the Menyamya area. It serves local communities and provides essential air access where road links are limited or seasonal. The strip is basic, with limited facilities and weather-dependent operations.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors pack soft duffel bags and keep them under the strict weight limit—space and payload are tight, and excess may be left behind. Bring small denomination kina for local help or fees, and be prepared for the airstrip to close after heavy rain.
🚖 Getting There

Access to Yegepa is almost entirely by small aircraft; road travel from Lae or Menyamya is rough, seasonal, and not always passable. Arrange your flight and ground pickup through a local operator, mission, or community contact before arrival. Allow extra time for weather delays and weight restrictions on luggage.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Yegepa Airport?
A: PGE. No public ICAO code is commonly listed.

Q: Where is Yegepa Airport located?
A: It is in Papua New Guinea, in the Morobe Province interior near Menyamya; access is mainly by air.

Q: Are there scheduled flights to Yegepa?
A: Service is typically limited to small charter or mission flights, so schedules vary. Confirm with operators such as MAF or PNG Air.

Q: What facilities are available at Yegepa Airport?
A: Expect a basic bush airstrip with no terminal amenities. Carry water, cash, and supplies, and arrange ground handling in advance.

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

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TSW Tsewi Airport Tsewi, Papua New Guinea 7.9 km 4.9 mi View →
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MYX Menyamya Airport Menyamya, Papua New Guinea 17.4 km 10.8 mi View →
AEK Aseki Airport Aseki, Papua New Guinea 24.4 km 15.2 mi View →
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