# Gurney Airport (GUR)

> Gurney, PG · IATA: GUR · ICAO: AYGN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `GUR` |
| ICAO | `AYGN` |
| City | Gurney |
| Country | PG |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -10.31150, 150.33400 |

## Description

Air Niugini and PNG Air are the only scheduled operators at Gurney Airport (IATA: GUR, ICAO: AYGN), the single commercial field serving Milne Bay Province in southeastern Papua New Guinea. Both fly to Port Moresby, and freight moves purely as belly cargo: there is no dedicated cargo terminal and no freighter service. Alotau, the provincial capital about twelve kilometres away, receives its containers, building materials and project cargo through its seaport, because the provincial road network barely extends beyond the coast. No international customs office operates at the airport, so imports clear in Port Moresby before continuing on domestic sectors. Practical alternatives are Port Moresby Jacksons (POM) for time-critical air freight and Misima (MIS) for traffic within the island province. The runway dates from the 1942 Battle of Milne Bay and carries the name of an Australian airman killed in the war; an upgrade to overseas gateway status is discussed locally but not confirmed.

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