Amboin Airport – AMG Amboin
Amboin Airport is located in Amboin, Papua New Guinea in the province of Sandaun. The airport with code AMG is not the main one in the said region. There are other airstrips where the majority of the flights land. Amboin is considered to be a small town with less than 20,000 inhabitants. This coastal town has all the amenities including a hospital, schools, bank and post office. Aside from the airport, there is also a railway station to access this town.
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The Amboin Airport was one of the airports built by the Japanese Military during World War II. The property was seized in 1945 by the US and it was properly turn over to the government. The flights on this airport are most chartered and it is being used as a service center for pilots. The airport is close to the city of Aitape.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are only a few hotels near the AMG-Amboin Airport. Most accommodations are casual with basic amenities. Hagen Park Motel is a modern hotel near the city center. It is an express hotel with comfortable suites for perfect holiday travel. Highlander Hotel is located at the northern end of the town. This is a modern hotel in a secured place. It is set in manicured garden surroundings. McRoyal Hotel is conveniently situated near an airport and it is near the city of Mt Hagen. You can also book at the nearby city of Jayapura, with hotels like the Citihub Hotel @ Abepura or the Sahid Pupua.
Other airports that are close by are Aitape Airport (ATP) and Anguganak Airport (AKG).
