Namatanai Airport – ATC Airport
Namatanai Airport serves the town of Namatanai in New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea. Namatanai is the second largest settlement that is found on the island, connected to the largest town on the island and the capital of the Papua New Guinea province, Kavieng. Namatanai is the starting point for getting to New Britain when traveling by sea. There are Banana Boats that regularly take passengers to Kokopo on New Britain.
Best Time to Visit
Namatanai Airport has an IATA code of ATN. It is a small public airfield that has one runway. The runway’s designation is 12/30 and it runs 1,065 meters in length. The airport itself stands on an elevation of 137 feet above mean sea level. Namatanai Airport does not have scheduled services presently. When going to Namatanai, travelers reach the town from Kavieng by road. Minivans and trucks are available for road travel. Reaching Kavieng can be done through air travel where passengers will arrive at the Kavieng Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The nearest hotels from Namatanai Airport can be found in neighboring Kavieng, the capital of Papa New Guinea. Kavieng Niu Lodge is a beautiful tropical-like accommodation perfect for enjoying the culture and attractions of the country. Malagan Lodge Resort is a simple accommodation but resides right at the water, making it a perfect choice for travelers staying for a holiday. Also in Kavieng, is Nusa Island Retreat, simple accommodations that let travelers enjoy life in Papua New Guinea. These hotels are around 3 hours drive from Namatanai.