Lihir Island Airport is an airport in Londolovit on Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea. The airport has a short unpaved runway long enough to handle a small jet. All flights leave at approximately 4-7am.
Lihir Island Regional Airport | |
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| Summary | |
| Airport type | Public |
| Elevation AMSL | approx. 10 ft / 3 m |
| Coordinates | 03°02′32.64″S 152°37′40.44″E / 3.0424000°S 152.6279000°E |
| Map | |
  LNV Location of airport in Papua New Guinea | |
The airport has significantly upgraded its facilities, which now includes air conditioning, x-ray machines and a renovated waiting area. It is assumed that this is because of the introduction of a new international flight to Cairns, Australia, operated by Airlines PNG.[1][2]
Airlines and destinations edit
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Air Niugini | Port Moresby, Rabaul |
| Hevilift | Charter: Cairns |
| PNG Air | Cairns, Kavieng, Port Moresby, Rabaul |
References edit
- ^ Airport information for AYKY at Great Circle Mapper.
- ^ Accident history for LNV at Aviation Safety Network
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