Kerema Airport
Kerema Airport | |||||||||||
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| Summary | |||||||||||
| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Location | Kerema, Papua New Guinea | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 10 ft / 3 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 07°57′49″S 145°46′17″E / 7.96361°S 145.77139°E | ||||||||||
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Source: World Aero Data [1] | |||||||||||
Kerema Airport is an airport in Kerema, Papua New Guinea (IATA: KMA, ICAO: AYKM).
Accidents and incidents
On 6 February 2025, a twin-engine aircraft operated by TropicAir veered off the runway during takeoff at the airport due to strong winds. No injuries were reported among its eight passengers and crew.[1][2]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| PNG Air | Balimo, Port Moresby, Sasereme |
References
- ^ "Strong winds causes plane to ditch". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Investigations continue on the plane crash at Kerema Airport". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.