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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Tatau Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Niugini"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Tatau Island",
  "code": "MPU",
  "connection_tips": "Mapua, also called Mabua, should be treated as a remote New Ireland island airstrip rather than as a passenger airport in the usual sense. Before departure, make sure you know exactly who is meeting you, whether the next leg is on foot, by local vehicle, or by small boat, and where you will wait if weather delays the pickup. Surface conditions, rain, daylight, and sea state can all affect what happens after landing, especially if you still need to move between islands or link back toward larger aviation points such as Kavieng, Londolovit, or Simberi. MPU works when the receiving community, local transport, and backup plan are all confirmed before takeoff, not when the next step is left to chance.\n\nOpen-source aerodrome references list it on Tatau Island in the Tabar group, with no scheduled airline service, which means any arrival is likely to be charter, mission, local utility, or other special-use flying. If that information is vague, the risk is high, because there is no normal terminal support system, no reliable public transport market, and no easy commercial fallback after the aircraft leaves. Carry drinking water, medicines, sun and rain protection, and any communications gear you depend on, because there may be nothing useful to buy at the strip itself.\n\nBecause of that, the real connection is from the aircraft to community logistics on the ground or the beach, not from one airline to another. The other key issue is how fragile the transport chain can be in the islands off New Ireland. If your onward route includes a boat leg or a later flight from a better-equipped airport, leave a wide buffer instead of assuming same-day precision.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/pg.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service should be assumed here; think charter, mission, or local special-use flying.",
    "Walking or locally arranged boat movement may be your real onward transport after landing.",
    "Coordinate every step through local government, community, or mission contacts before departure.",
    "Bring all food and water you need because there are no passenger services at the strip.",
    "The approach over the Bismarck Sea is beautiful, but weather can make the airfield unusable quickly."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mapua(Mabua)+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "MPU",
  "icao": "ZMPU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -2.81138888889,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 151.991111111,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Mapua(Mabua) Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KVG",
      "name": "Kavieng Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LNV",
      "name": "Londolovit Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NIS",
      "name": "Simberi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mapua Airport (MPU), also known as Mabua Airport, serves the community of Tatau Island in the Tabar Islands group of the New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. The terminal facility is extremely basic, typically consisting of a small, single-story structure or open-air shelter that handles the administrative and passenger needs for local domestic flights. It serves as a vital transport link for personnel, medical supplies, and local produce in an area where road access to major provincial hubs like Kavieng is non-existent due to the island's isolated position in the Bismarck Sea.\n\nThe terminal experience at Mapua is very simple and reflects its role as a practical logistical hub within a remote island setting rather than a commercial passenger facility. Facilities are rudimentary, with manual processes for check-in and baggage handling, and waiting areas that offer only basic protection from the tropical elements. Activity at the airport is generally limited to daylight hours and is highly dependent on local weather conditions, which can frequently affect the unpaved or grass airstrip's operability, particularly during the heavy seasonal rains common in the New Guinea Islands region. The airfield also serves as an important base for regional humanitarian and administrative missions.\n\nAmenities within the MPU terminal are almost non-existent, with no formal shops, restaurants, or modern telecommunications services available on-site. Travelers using this facility are typically local residents, government officials, or aid workers who must arrive fully prepared with their own supplies and pre-arranged local transport to their final destination across the island. The airport's minimal infrastructure and remote coastal setting emphasize the challenging nature of aviation in Papua New Guinea, where every flight represents an essential link for the local community and is critical for maintaining connectivity within the Tabar Islands group.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mapua(Mabua)+Airport"
}