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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Yegepa"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Yegepa",
  "code": "PGE",
  "connection_tips": "Yegepa Airport (PGE) is an isolated regional airstrip in the Enga Province of Papua New Guinea. Ground transport at Yegepa is non-existent; all movement within the region is on foot via steep mountain trails. Ensure you have a local host meeting you at the strip, as there are zero public guesthouses.\n\nThere is NO scheduled commercial passenger service. Travelers must be 100% self-sufficient and carry all food, water, and medical supplies. Carry a satellite phone as cellular coverage is non-existent The road and supply chain into the Enga highlands is thin enough that the flight schedule and the pickup contact should be settled before you leave Mount Hagen.\n\nAccess is strictly via light charter aircraft or missionary aviation (MAF) from Mount Hagen (HGU) or Wewak A vital tip for PGE: the airstrip is located in a high valley prone to sudden afternoon cloud cover; early morning flights are the only reliable option. Once you land, the airport behaves like a mission base rather than a passenger terminal, so the return flight plan matters as much as the arrival itself. The pickup should already be confirmed before leaving Mount Hagen, because the valley strip only works when the return plan is tied down.",
  "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": [
    "Morning flights are essential to beat the highland clouds.",
    "Zero road access; be prepared for arduous mountain trekking.",
    "Pack extremely light in soft bags to comply with weight limits.",
    "Carry an EPIRB or satellite phone; the area is extremely isolated.",
    "Confirm your return flight via the mission's VHF radio network."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Yegepa+Airport+Yegepa",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "PGE",
  "icao": "ZPGE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -7.134444444440001,
  "layover_planner_info": "Local amenities may be limited; plan accordingly.",
  "longitude": 146.156388889,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's help desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Yegepa Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "HGU",
      "name": "Mount Hagen Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LNM",
      "name": "Langimar Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MYX",
      "name": "Menyamya Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TSW",
      "name": "Tsewi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Yegepa Airport (PGE) is a remote regional aviation facility located in the Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea, serving the isolated community of Yegepa and surrounding rural settlements. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for this rugged highland region, primarily supporting private charters, missionary aviation (such as MAF), and essential government supply missions.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as an unattended rural airfield in a mountainous environment. The primary on-site structure typically consists of a basic open-air shelter or a small cleared area used for passenger waiting and cargo staging, but lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or public restrooms. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to arrange all logistical needs, including food and water, through local community networks prior to arrival at the field.\n\nThe airfield features a single unpaved runway situated at a significant elevation of approximately 4,179 feet above sea level. Operations are restricted to daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and are highly sensitive to local weather conditions, particularly heavy tropical rainfall and mountain fog which can frequently impact schedules. Ground transportation to the surrounding village is informal, with no dedicated taxi or rental services available; visitors typically utilize local footpaths or coordinate with community members for pre-arranged pickup via 4WD vehicles or manual transport.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yegepa_Airport"
}