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Gurney Airport

Gurney, Papua New Guinea

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Elevation

88 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Gurney Airport

GUR

Location

Gurney · MBA · Papua New Guinea

Connectivity

6 routes · 4 destinations

Position

-10.311°, 150.334° · 88 ft elev.

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Gateway to Milne Bay Province and the Coral Sea.

Location

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Gurney Airport is a regional airport serving Alotau, the capital of Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea. It is the primary air gateway to the province, supporting both passenger services and cargo operations for the surrounding communities and islands. The airport is located a short distance from Alotau and plays a vital role in connecting the Milne Bay region—famous for its World War II history and world-class diving—to the rest of Papua New Guinea. Air Niugini operates scheduled services linking Gurney to Port Moresby and other domestic destinations. The facility maintains a modest infrastructure suited to regional operations, handling turboprop and smaller jet aircraft. It supports tourism to the Coral Sea dive sites and serves as a logistical hub for the many islands and remote communities of Milne Bay Province.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for domestic regional traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between Gurney Airport and Alotau town is typically provided by taxis and PMV (public motor vehicle) services covering the short road distance.

Airlines here

Air Niugini is the principal carrier operating scheduled services from Gurney Airport, primarily connecting to Port Moresby.

Notable facts

›The airport is named after a location near Alotau in Milne Bay Province.
›Milne Bay was the site of a significant World War II battle in 1942, and the region retains wartime historical significance.
›The airport serves as a key access point for divers visiting the renowned Coral Sea dive sites.
›Gurney Airport supports inter-island connectivity for the many remote island communities of Milne Bay Province.
›The airstrip infrastructure has origins dating back to World War II military use in the region.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Airlines PNG

Air Niugini

Routes

GUR → PNPCG · DH8

GUR → MISCG · DH8

GUR → POMCG · DH8

GUR → LSACG · DH8

GUR → POMPX · DH3 DH4 DH8

GUR → MISPX · DH8

Aircraft operating here

DH86 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 81 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q1 routes

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