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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Rakanda"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Local carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@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": "Rakanda",
  "code": "RAA",
  "connection_tips": "Rakanda Airport operates as a remote community airstrip serving East New Britain Province with basic facilities designed primarily for essential transportation linking isolated communities to Papua New Guinea's broader aviation network, requiring careful coordination with charter operators and local airlines familiar with challenging tropical conditions. Tropical weather patterns significantly impact flight operations throughout Papua New Guinea's monsoon season from December to March, when afternoon thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and rapidly changing cloud conditions can ground aircraft operations for extended periods or require immediate diversions to alternative airports. Communication and logistics coordination prove essential for successful travel through Rakanda Airport, as the facility operates with minimal ground support services and requires advance coordination with operators familiar with the specific operational requirements of this remote East New Britain location.\n\nThe facility serves the remote Rakanda area approximately 21 kilometers from Tokua Airport, providing crucial connectivity for local communities dependent on aviation for medical evacuations, supply deliveries, and essential government services throughout this mountainous and heavily forested region of East New Britain. The airport's location in the mountainous interior of East New Britain creates additional weather challenges including sudden fog formation, strong downdrafts, and unpredictable wind patterns that require experienced pilots familiar with PNG's challenging flying conditions. Seasonal accessibility varies significantly based on weather patterns and local road conditions, with some periods creating complete dependence on aviation for essential supplies and personnel movement throughout the surrounding communities that rely on this airstrip for connectivity to essential services.\n\nGround transportation options remain extremely limited due to the remote location and challenging terrain, with most access requiring coordination through local community leaders or prearranged ground transport via rough mountain roads that can become impassable during heavy rainfall periods. Emergency medical evacuation services coordinate with PNG's Flying Medical Service and regional healthcare facilities, as the remote location necessitates air transport for serious medical situations requiring treatment at larger medical centers in Rabaul or Port Moresby.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Coordinate with local leaders for ground transport - remote location requires prearranged access.",
    "Pack emergency supplies including water and food - limited services at remote airstrip facilities.",
    "Avoid monsoon season (Dec-Mar) - tropical weather causes flight cancellations.",
    "Carry Papua New Guinea Kina cash - no banking or card services available in remote Rakanda area.",
    "Plan flexible schedules - tropical conditions can ground aircraft for days.",
    "Coordinate with PNG Flying Medical Service - remote area needs air evacuation.",
    "Bring satellite communication - no cellular coverage in mountainous terrain.",
    "Pack first aid supplies - medical services extremely limited in remote areas.",
    "Arrange charters via experienced PNG operators - challenging conditions need expertise.",
    "Prepare for basic accommodations - remote facilities lack tourist amenities."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Rakanda+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "RAA",
  "icao": "ZRAA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -4.2096,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; plan ground transportation ahead of time.",
  "longitude": 152.4385,
  "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 your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Rakanda Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ATN",
      "name": "Namatanai Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MGP",
      "name": "Manga Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SWR",
      "name": "Silur Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Rakanda Airport (RAA) is a small regional aviation facility located on Rakanda Island within the Duke of York Islands group in the East New Britain Province of Papua New Guinea. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building. It serves as a vital infrastructure link for the remote island community, primarily supporting private charters, government transport, and essential supply deliveries.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its role as an unattended rural airfield. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or passenger lounges, and the environment is designed for essential transit only. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs, including food and water, in the nearby towns of Kokopo or Rabaul prior to arrival. Ground handling is informal and typically managed by local community members who meet arriving aircraft.\n\nHistorically, the airfield holds significant relevance as it was originally established by Japanese forces in late 1943 during World War II, when it was known to Allied forces as 'Duke of York Airfield.' The field is situated at an elevation of approximately 38 feet (12 meters) above sea level and features a single unpaved runway. Most visitors to the region utilize the larger hub at Tokua Airport (RAB) for commercial connections and reach Rakanda via local boat services across the Saint George's Channel.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Rakanda+Airport"
}