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GUR Gurney Airport
Gurney Airport (IATA: GUR, ICAO:AYGN) is located in the the city of Alotau, Papua new guinea. It is the primary international airport serving Alotau and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

GUR

ICAO Code

AYGN

Name

Gurney Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Papua new guinea (PG)

City

Alotau

Latitude

-10.3114996

Longitude

150.3339996

Time Zone

UTC+10:00

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Airport Overview

Gurney Airport（GUR / AYGN） is a regional public airport serving Alotau and the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. The airport is located in the Gurney area at approximately 10.3115°S, 150.3340°E and operates on Papua New Guinea time, UTC+10:00. Built during the Second World War and operated under Papua New Guinea’s public aviation system, it is best treated as a regional gateway rather than a high-volume international cargo hub.

For international freight, our service team normally plans Gurney Airport as the Alotau-area delivery or uplift point, with the main routing, customs coordination and capacity confirmation handled through an available Papua New Guinea or Australian gateway. Local handling capability, cargo acceptance windows and onward trucking must be confirmed for each shipment before final booking.

Airport	Gurney Airport
Location	Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport identifiers	IATA: GUR \| ICAO: AYGN
Airport type	Public regional airport with a single runway facility
Coordinates	10.3114996°S, 150.3339996°E
Time zone	UTC+10:00

Key Highlights

Regional cargo profileGurney Airport primarily supports the Alotau and Milne Bay market; shipment planning should reflect regional-airport capacity rather than hub-airport frequency.

Gateway dependenceInternational consignments generally require a confirmed connection through a larger Papua New Guinea or Australian gateway, subject to current schedules and uplift availability.

Limited public detailSpecific cargo-terminal, cold-chain, dangerous-goods and bonded-storage capabilities should be verified directly before cargo handover.

Operational variabilityWeather, aircraft payload restrictions, local handling resources and infrequent connections may affect cut-off times and delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats facility capability at Gurney Airport as shipment-specific and confirms it with the operating carrier, ground handler and applicable authorities before issuing final instructions.

General cargo handling: Standard air cargo may be accepted when the operating flight, aircraft payload and local handling arrangements are confirmed. Piece dimensions, gross weight and packaging details should be supplied at quotation stage.
Screening and security: Cargo may require carrier or handler security screening before acceptance. Shippers should allow additional time where screening equipment, re-screening or document verification is required.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Do not assume dedicated cold rooms, active temperature-control equipment or monitored transfer areas. Our team requests written confirmation before booking pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, route, aircraft type, trained personnel and applicable dangerous-goods procedures. Prior approval is required; walk-in delivery is unsuitable.
Bonded and customs-controlled services: Bonded storage, customs examination space and import release arrangements must be confirmed for the specific movement. They should not be inferred from the airport’s regional status.
Oversized or special cargo: Aircraft loading limits, runway and ramp conditions, handling equipment and local lifting capacity must be checked before accepting heavy, long, fragile or project cargo.

Routes & Transit Times

International origin: Export cargo from Asia, Europe or North America will normally require a confirmed interline or transshipment plan through a larger regional gateway. The final routing depends on available capacity, airline agreements and customs requirements.
Australian connection: Australia may serve as a practical consolidation or transshipment option for some shipments, while any Cairns or other gateway connection must be checked against current published schedules and carrier acceptance.
Papua New Guinea domestic connection: Cargo may require transfer through Port Moresby or another operating domestic gateway before reaching Alotau. Routing is subject to aircraft payload, flight frequency, transfer handling and local weather.
Transit planning: We quote transit as an operational estimate only after confirming flight space, transfer points, customs status and delivery conditions. No fixed flight frequency or guaranteed transit time should be assumed.

Planning rule: For urgent or high-value cargo, our team requests a complete routing confirmation before pickup, including the first available uplift, transfer responsibility, rebooking procedure and final-mile collection plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Alotau and communities across Milne Bay Province form the airport’s principal commercial and logistics catchment. Island geography and limited alternative transport options can make pre-arranged delivery and collection important.
Regular commercial requirements: Regional businesses, government-related operations, construction projects, tourism services and remote-site supply chains may require time-sensitive replenishment or small-lot air freight.
Typical shipment types: General merchandise, spare parts, tools, equipment components, documents, garments and packaged consumer goods may be suitable after carrier acceptance and security screening.
Perishables and seafood: Fresh or chilled cargo may be possible only where packaging, acceptance timing, temperature protection and onward collection are coordinated in advance. Product condition and handling cannot be guaranteed without a confirmed cold-chain plan.
Remote delivery risk: For destinations outside Alotau, our team checks local address quality, consignee availability, road or boat transfer requirements and any restrictions on final-mile delivery.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Regional flights may have earlier practical cut-offs than the published departure time. We obtain the carrier or handling agent’s cargo acceptance deadline and require delivery in time for weighing, screening and document checks.
Commercial documents: Provide a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, accurate shipper and consignee contact details, cargo value, country of origin and any permits or certificates required for the commodity and route.
Dangerous goods and restricted items: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuel-related parts, magnets, compressed gases and other regulated articles require classification and declaration before booking. Undeclared dangerous goods can be refused or delayed.
Customs and delivery release: Import clearance, inspection, duties, consignee authorization and local collection arrangements must be settled before arrival where possible. Actual requirements are determined by the competent Papua New Guinea authorities and the carrier.

Shipping Tips

Book before cargo readiness: Send dimensions, weight, packing photographs, commodity description, value and requested delivery date to our service team before dispatching cargo to the airport.
Use robust, transferable packaging: Cartons should be suitable for repeated handling and transfers. Secure loose parts, protect corners and use waterproof outer protection where exposure to rain or humid conditions is possible.
Separate special cargo requests: Identify lithium batteries, perishables, medical goods, live animals, oversized pieces or temperature-sensitive products at quotation stage so that carrier approval and handling resources can be checked.
Prepare a contingency route: For critical shipments, our team can assess an alternative gateway, split shipment, sea-air option or local replenishment plan if the direct regional uplift is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Gurney Airport handle international air freight directly?

It may receive or dispatch international cargo only when an operating carrier, approved routing and local handling arrangement are available. Most international shipments require a confirmed transfer through a larger regional gateway. Our team verifies the complete routing before acceptance.

Can we send dangerous goods to Alotau through Gurney Airport?

Potentially, but acceptance is not automatic. The commodity must be correctly classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented, and the operating carrier must approve the route and aircraft. Send the Safety Data Sheet and shipment details to our team before booking.

Is temperature-controlled service available for pharmaceuticals or seafood?

Do not assume that dedicated cold storage or continuous monitoring is available. We first confirm carrier acceptance, transfer protection, local storage and consignee collection timing; otherwise, a different routing or packaging solution may be required.

Why can the transit time change after booking?

Regional uplift can be affected by aircraft payload, weather, transfer capacity, operational disruption, security screening and customs processing. Our service team monitors the connection and advises on rebooking or alternative routing when necessary.

What is required for local delivery after arrival?

Provide a complete consignee name, phone number, address, import authorization where applicable and a reachable collection contact. For locations beyond Alotau, confirm whether road, boat or other local transfer is required before cargo is dispatched.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates, time zone and the stated single-runway regional profile are based on the airport master data supplied for this page. Operational statements concerning schedules, cargo acceptance, equipment, customs processing and transit times are presented as planning guidance and require confirmation for the actual shipment.

For independent identifier and aviation-information cross-checks, our service team uses authoritative industry reference domains including iata.org and icao.int. Current flight availability, carrier acceptance, dangerous-goods approval, customs treatment and ground-handling arrangements remain subject to the responsible carrier, handler and Papua New Guinea authorities.

Verification boundary: No unverified runway dimensions, cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, annual throughput, airline schedule, handling fee, service opening time or guaranteed transit time is stated in this module.