Not to be confused with the modern Talasea Airport to the north, this is the site of two crashed WWII planes (a B-25 Mitchell and a Lockheed Ventura) still clearly visible in 2021.
I FRIENDS,I AM JOHNNYBOY MINDANGHOPE,I'M AGED 8 YEARS OLD RIGGHT NOW (2019).I WANNA SAY HI TO MY FRIENDS OUT THERE IN MAKAMBU AND THE SARROUNDING VILLAGES.MY GREETINGS TO MY MUM AND DAD,SIBBLINGS,COUSION,BAMBU,KANDRE AND MY. TRIBE FAMILY.MAY THE GOOD LORD WHISPER IN OUR HEART TO BUILD A SHADOW OF HEAVEN IN EVERY CHALLENGING DAYS CONFRONT US.MAY THE SHALOM OF ADONAI DIRECTS US TO FILL THE PURPOSE AND PATTERN OF OUR DESTINY.
Sangera is located in east yangoru,ward 13 markambu village and pangabith.due to population figure the two village was under single ward.My name is Ronny Timsodimi.I'm from Makambu village.I being travelling twice in my home village,ie when I was a child and lately in 2017.The vllage name is has not being entered by google or other search engine so that it can be plot on world map.Please google do recognise us because we are the zone 5 in organic agriculture economic zone as being evident by
cocoa seedling project in Aripmo and other near by villages.Thankyou!SHALO
Flew in from Goroka in Cessna - bigger than 172 as there were four of us plus the pilot. The strip was slightly uphill and had drainage strips like chevrons right up the strip, making a very exciting and bumpy landing. I was in the RAAF 38Sqn deployment in Goroka with one Caribou supporting the Australian Army Survey Corps doing a massive mapping program of the highlands. All that was at Keglsugl then was a Patrol Officer's quarters and a few native huts. Took us 24 hours up to Mt Wilhelm and back. Great weather - rained when we camped near the summit and the rain turned to ice as it ran off the tent. I got hypoxia and didn't get right to the top, which the others did in the dark!!
Take off from Keglsugl was a blast. The Cessna shook and bounced as we headed for the end, then we were airborne over a valley a thousand feet below. You don't fly in PNG with a weak heart.
Cessna 172 Territory Airlines. Can't recall the pilots name. A sensational flight ex Goroka, unintended diversion over Ramu River and backtracked slightly west of Mt Wilhelm to locate the 'strip. At the time I believe it was the highest operational airstrip in the world? Re-commenced a three week Agricultural patrol of the Upper Chimbu Valley. On arrival back at Kundiawa flew to Goroka with Bobby Gibbes (former RAAF Wing Commander) of Gibbes Sepik Airways
I,Danny Ruben Takalje of Andakombi iis proud to have Andakombi airport in the very heart of this nation PNG,l now make a suggestion to this airport to be upgraded into an emergency landing airport for all PNG air space traffic
Our family used it for 16 years while living in the village. The airstrip was in our backyard, you might say. Served us well. Unfortunately it will probably never serve that way again, though could still be resurrected if there was a need. But with flying costs so high and a 'road' into the village now that sometimes operates it is hard to imagine what would constitute a need…
A reasonable international terminal but nothing to rave on about. Duty Free can be more expensive than buying locally! Customs can be cramped upon arrival and offers little assistance for passengers with disabilities. Once through the humidity hits you! A great nation which I have had involvement with or have lived in for over 40 years.
KUT is not 174 kHz. It is 1737 kHz. The same with GA 173 should be 1725 kHz. This is a problem with OurAirports.com. Looks like all frequencies with nnnn kHz are shortened to nnn (the first three numbers).
There are 3,500 or so speakers of the language known as Mian. They're all in Sundaun Province, PNG. And Yapsiei is one of the 4 villages where it is spoken, according to the book about endangered and lost languages of the world edited by Peter K. Austin.
its béen so biutifull ones flying there lóoking down enjoin
Having spent 2 years living in Rabaul when I was a kid, this is one airport I REALLY hope to be flying into one day soon. My love for Rabaul is so immense, I am now a member of the new Facebook group called Reviving Rabaul ENB. Our aim as a volunteer group is to do whatever we can to help return Rabaul to her former glory. If you feel the same way about our beloved town and want to get involved, come and check us out.
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WWII Airstrip
🔗 Fri, 26 Mar 2021
— @animebirder at Talasea Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Not to be confused with the modern Talasea Airport to the north, this is the site of two crashed WWII planes (a B-25 Mitchell and a Lockheed Ventura) still clearly visible in 2021.
OBOVED TWO MESSAGES
🔗 Sun, 04 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Sangera Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
WAS WRITTEN BY RONNY TIMSODIMI.
My sweet home village.
🔗 Sun, 04 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Sangera Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
I FRIENDS,I AM JOHNNYBOY MINDANGHOPE,I'M AGED 8 YEARS OLD RIGGHT NOW (2019).I WANNA SAY HI TO MY FRIENDS OUT THERE IN MAKAMBU AND THE SARROUNDING VILLAGES.MY GREETINGS TO MY MUM AND DAD,SIBBLINGS,COUSION,BAMBU,KANDRE AND MY. TRIBE FAMILY.MAY THE GOOD LORD WHISPER IN OUR HEART TO BUILD A SHADOW OF HEAVEN IN EVERY CHALLENGING DAYS CONFRONT US.MAY THE SHALOM OF ADONAI DIRECTS US TO FILL THE PURPOSE AND PATTERN OF OUR DESTINY.
written by:Ronny Timsodimi.
(no subject)
🔗 Sun, 04 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Sangera Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Sangera is located in east yangoru,ward 13 markambu village and pangabith.due to population figure the two village was under single ward.My name is Ronny Timsodimi.I'm from Makambu village.I being travelling twice in my home village,ie when I was a child and lately in 2017.The vllage name is has not being entered by google or other search engine so that it can be plot on world map.Please google do recognise us because we are the zone 5 in organic agriculture economic zone as being evident by
cocoa seedling project in Aripmo and other near by villages.Thankyou!SHALO
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Mar 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Kitava Airport, Papua New Guinea
Why was Kitava Airstrip closed?
Bosset internation airport
🔗 Fri, 14 Dec 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Bosset Airport, Papua New Guinea
Bosset air port, Its just on a perfect spot which planes can land from both end. And its situated on the highest peak in bosset village.
Fares and and distance of travel
🔗 Sat, 14 Apr 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Green River Airport, Papua New Guinea
How does it take from vanimo to.travel into Green river ?
And, for what air service is servicing the area and its fare per passenger
Kindly advice
(no subject)
🔗 Sat, 14 Apr 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Green River Airport, Papua New Guinea
How does it take from vanimo to.travel into Green river ?
And, for what air service is servicing the area and its fare per passenger
Kindly advice
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 18 Jul 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Tifalmin Airport, Papua New Guinea
Chicago AIRPORT TRAPPED SEAWATER DIPPING. .SEM HELPS
(no subject)
🔗 Sat, 15 Jul 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Telefomin Airport, Papua New Guinea
AIRPORT CHILDREN TRAPPED BY ELIZABETH HERE
Brilliant and Scary for the passenger.
🔗 Tue, 04 Oct 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Brugam Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Prayed as we landed ....
Uphill air strip!
🔗 Thu, 14 Apr 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Brugam Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Classic Papua New Guinean air strip.
Kairik Runway
🔗 Thu, 28 Jan 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Kairik Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Scariest runway for me
Climbed Mt Wilhelm in 1969
🔗 Mon, 25 Jan 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Keglsugl Airport, Papua New Guinea
Previous comment by Geoff Robertson, accompanied on the climb by Judith Whalley who has been Judith Robertson since 1970.
Climbed Mt Wilhelm in 1969
🔗 Mon, 25 Jan 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Keglsugl Airport, Papua New Guinea
Flew in from Goroka in Cessna - bigger than 172 as there were four of us plus the pilot. The strip was slightly uphill and had drainage strips like chevrons right up the strip, making a very exciting and bumpy landing. I was in the RAAF 38Sqn deployment in Goroka with one Caribou supporting the Australian Army Survey Corps doing a massive mapping program of the highlands. All that was at Keglsugl then was a Patrol Officer's quarters and a few native huts. Took us 24 hours up to Mt Wilhelm and back. Great weather - rained when we camped near the summit and the rain turned to ice as it ran off the tent. I got hypoxia and didn't get right to the top, which the others did in the dark!!
Take off from Keglsugl was a blast. The Cessna shook and bounced as we headed for the end, then we were airborne over a valley a thousand feet below. You don't fly in PNG with a weak heart.
Landed at Keglsugl 16 October 1957
🔗 Mon, 04 Jan 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Keglsugl Airport, Papua New Guinea
Previous comment - landing 16 October 1957 by David Montgomery
Landed at Keglsugl 16 October 1957
🔗 Mon, 04 Jan 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Keglsugl Airport, Papua New Guinea
Cessna 172 Territory Airlines. Can't recall the pilots name. A sensational flight ex Goroka, unintended diversion over Ramu River and backtracked slightly west of Mt Wilhelm to locate the 'strip. At the time I believe it was the highest operational airstrip in the world? Re-commenced a three week Agricultural patrol of the Upper Chimbu Valley. On arrival back at Kundiawa flew to Goroka with Bobby Gibbes (former RAAF Wing Commander) of Gibbes Sepik Airways
Isan
🔗 Mon, 16 Nov 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Isan Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Nice quiet little spot ;)
need maintenance
🔗 Fri, 04 Sep 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Engati Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Very remotnes part of morobe and people are facing difficulties
AIRPORT UPGRADE FOR ANDAKOMBI AIRPORT
🔗 Mon, 10 Aug 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Andakombe Airport, Papua New Guinea
I,Danny Ruben Takalje of Andakombi iis proud to have Andakombi airport in the very heart of this nation PNG,l now make a suggestion to this airport to be upgraded into an emergency landing airport for all PNG air space traffic
Was a beautiful thing
🔗 Fri, 24 Apr 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Zuebak Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
Our family used it for 16 years while living in the village. The airstrip was in our backyard, you might say. Served us well. Unfortunately it will probably never serve that way again, though could still be resurrected if there was a need. But with flying costs so high and a 'road' into the village now that sometimes operates it is hard to imagine what would constitute a need…
Landowner disputep
🔗 Tue, 17 Feb 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Kombaku Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
No equipment for cleaning up the airpstrip in conditions
conditions of the plan.
Its this people's only lifeline, please reopen the airport &
🔗 Tue, 03 Feb 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Wanuma Airport, Papua New Guinea
Reopen Wanuma airport now!!!!
how difficult is it to reach?
🔗 Sat, 29 Nov 2014
— Anonymous Flyer at Bambu Airport, Papua New Guinea
has anyone been here before? whats it like and how long does it take to get here? depart from port moresbey or lae
Landing at Nuku
🔗 Fri, 27 Jun 2014
— Anonymous Flyer at Nuku Airport, Papua New Guinea
I went into Nuku airport in 1969 to visit Ignas Wunum.
May have been a Brittan Norman Islander.
Landing consisted of a turn in front of the hill running at right angles to the strip and then gunning it up hill to land near the terminal.
Got out and threw up.
Keith Reeves
Not scared , just airsick.
Caution!
🔗 Fri, 13 Dec 2013
— @Bill35 at Aitape Airport, Papua New Guinea
Rwy 16: only 1312 ft (400 m) LDA
comment
🔗 Mon, 09 Sep 2013
— Anonymous Flyer at Garasa Airport, Papua New Guinea
Garasa is at wakaia, not au.
POM
🔗 Fri, 21 Jun 2013
— Anonymous Flyer at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Papua New Guinea
A reasonable international terminal but nothing to rave on about. Duty Free can be more expensive than buying locally! Customs can be cramped upon arrival and offers little assistance for passengers with disabilities. Once through the humidity hits you! A great nation which I have had involvement with or have lived in for over 40 years.
Kumul Platform NDB Frequency Wrong
🔗 Fri, 07 Jun 2013
— Anonymous Flyer at Baimuru Airport, Papua New Guinea
KUT is not 174 kHz. It is 1737 kHz. The same with GA 173 should be 1725 kHz. This is a problem with OurAirports.com. Looks like all frequencies with nnnn kHz are shortened to nnn (the first three numbers).
Mianmin is the other name for the language Mian
🔗 Sat, 01 Jun 2013
— @Terrill at Miyanmin Airport, Papua New Guinea
See my Yapsiei comment.
Another Mian-speaking village
🔗 Sat, 01 Jun 2013
— @Terrill at Gubil Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
See my comment on Yapsiei.
Mian
🔗 Sat, 01 Jun 2013
— @Terrill at Yapsiei Airport, Papua New Guinea
There are 3,500 or so speakers of the language known as Mian. They're all in Sundaun Province, PNG. And Yapsiei is one of the 4 villages where it is spoken, according to the book about endangered and lost languages of the world edited by Peter K. Austin.
its béen so biutifull ones flying there lóoking down enjoin
🔗 Mon, 18 Mar 2013
— Anonymous Flyer at Mindik Airport, Papua New Guinea
if you aintrest icomeing tosee ityour self make it happen
History
🔗 Sat, 01 Dec 2012
— @Bill35 at Lae Airfield, Papua New Guinea
http://malumnalu.blogspot.com/2007/12/old-lae-airport-old-lae-airport-has.html
Starting point for Mt. Wilhelm climb
🔗 Thu, 15 Nov 2012
— @Bill35 at Keglsugl Airport, Papua New Guinea
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/7272097@N08/5983386130/
Photo
🔗 Sat, 10 Nov 2012
— @Bill35 at Pasinkap Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4038195
One day soon I hope.
🔗 Sat, 27 Oct 2012
— Anonymous Flyer at Tokua Airport, Papua New Guinea
Having spent 2 years living in Rabaul when I was a kid, this is one airport I REALLY hope to be flying into one day soon. My love for Rabaul is so immense, I am now a member of the new Facebook group called Reviving Rabaul ENB. Our aim as a volunteer group is to do whatever we can to help return Rabaul to her former glory. If you feel the same way about our beloved town and want to get involved, come and check us out.
Caution!
🔗 Sun, 23 Sep 2012
— @Bill35 at Tumolbil Airport, Papua New Guinea
1 km from Indonesia border.
Location region
🔗 Sat, 15 Sep 2012
— @Bill35 at Tari Airport, Papua New Guinea
This airport is in the new province of Hela.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hela_Province
Region location
🔗 Sat, 15 Sep 2012
— @Bill35 at Benaria Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
This airstrip is in the new province of Hela.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hela_Province
Region location
🔗 Sat, 15 Sep 2012
— @Bill35 at Ambua Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
This airstrip is in the new province of Hela.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hela_Province
Location region
🔗 Sat, 15 Sep 2012
— @Bill35 at Mount Aue Airport, Papua New Guinea
This airport is in the new province of Jiwaka.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiwaka_Province
Location region
🔗 Sat, 15 Sep 2012
— @Bill35 at Kol Airport, Papua New Guinea
This airport is in the new province of Jiwaka.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiwaka_Province
Region location
🔗 Sat, 15 Sep 2012
— @Bill35 at Koinambe Airport, Papua New Guinea
This airport is in the new province of Jiwaka.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiwaka_Province
Region location
🔗 Sat, 15 Sep 2012
— Anonymous Flyer at Ambaluwa Airstrip, Papua New Guinea
This airstrip is located in the new province of Jiwaka.
Emirau
🔗 Tue, 01 Nov 2011
— @Ozguy at Emirau Airport, Papua New Guinea
An airfield built in WWII with still good paved runway surfaces. A lot of history here.
Cape Gloucester
🔗 Mon, 31 Oct 2011
— @Ozguy at Cape Gloucester Airport, Papua New Guinea
Beware of ash and rocks from the adjacent volcano.
Bulolo
🔗 Mon, 31 Oct 2011
— @Ozguy at Bulolo Airport, Papua New Guinea
An incredible aviation history here, dating back to the 1930's, when Junkers were used to fly in a complete gold dredging plant.
Bialla
🔗 Mon, 31 Oct 2011
— @Ozguy at Bialla Airport, Papua New Guinea
Always enjoyed flying in here, as it is well maintained. Recommend landing from the sea (RW11) and taking off on RW29.
Anguganak
🔗 Mon, 31 Oct 2011
— @Ozguy at Anguganak Airport, Papua New Guinea
Always humid here, and the airstrip is subject to occasional flooding.
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