Misima Island Airport guide

Misima Island Airport serves Misima Island in the Louisiade Archipelago of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The field sits on the southeast corner of the island, close to the main settlement of Bwagaoia. Its ICAO code is AYMS and the elevation is 27 metres above sea level.

The airport has one runway, 09/27, which is 1,690 metres long with a dirt surface. The island has no road link to the mainland, and the alternative is a ferry from Alotau that takes 17 to 19 hours, so the airstrip is the practical way in for most visitors. A gold and silver mine operated on the island from 1990 until it closed in 2004, and the population has declined since.

PNG Air has been listed as the scheduled carrier, flying to Alotau. Service has been unreliable: reports describe a suspension of PNG Air flights after the runway deteriorated, followed by an announced K3 million upgrade. Check current schedules with the airline before travelling.