Ononge Airport (ONB)

Ononge Airport (ONB) is a remote domestic airstrip serving the Ononge Mission in the Goilala District of the Central Province, Papua New Guinea. Situated at a high altitude of approximately 5,800 feet, the airport acts as a vital transportation link for the mission and the surrounding mountainous community. It functions as a basic rural bush strip and does not have a formal commercial passenger terminal building. Facilities at the airstrip are extremely limited, typically consisting of a basic shelter or waiting area provided by the mission. There are no commercial amenities on-site, such as restaurants, shops, or Wi-Fi services, so travelers are advised to be completely self-sufficient. Ground handling is informal and usually coordinated through local mission staff or specific charter operators rather than a dedicated airport services company. The airfield features a 1,640-foot (500m) red clay runway (16/34) which can become challenging to operate on during periods of heavy rain. Most flights are conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) by charter companies like Tropicair or mission-based aviation services. Due to its remote highland location, flight availability is highly dependent on weather conditions and advanced arrangement with carriers.