Gateway to Manus Island in remote Papua New Guinea.
Location
Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
Momote Airport (IATA: MAS, ICAO: AYMO) serves Manus Island, the capital of Manus Province in Papua New Guinea. It is the primary air access point for the island, which is located in the Bismarck Sea northeast of the Papua New Guinea mainland.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting Manus Island to Port Moresby and other regional destinations. It plays a vital role in supporting the local economy and population, as air travel is one of the most practical means of reaching this remote island.
During World War II, the Manus Island area saw significant Allied military activity, and the site has historical connections to wartime airfield construction in the Pacific theater.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a remote island airport.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Lorengau, the provincial capital, is available via road using taxis and PMV (public motor vehicles).
Airlines here
Air Niugini and PNG Air operate scheduled domestic services through Momote Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Momote Airport is the main gateway to Manus Province, one of Papua New Guinea's most remote regions.
- ›The airport is located on Los Negros Island, adjacent to Manus Island, connected by a causeway.
- ›Manus Island was the site of a major Allied naval base during World War II, and military airstrips were constructed in the area during that period.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with Port Moresby being the main connection.
- ›Manus Island hosts a regional processing centre that has at times affected passenger and logistics traffic through the airport.
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