Mt. Hagen (Kagamuga) Airport runway pavement repairs commence on June 04th 2026
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) advises the traveling public and stakeholders that the Asphalt Overlay and Associated works at Mt. Hagen (Kagamuga) Airport is scheduled to commence this Thursday 04th June 2026 and will take approximately 9 months to complete, weather permitting. These essential works are necessary to ensure that the A220 / B737 operates […]
NAC on track to deliver up-to-date audited financial reports by year end
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) has made significant progress in improving its 4-year backlog in auditing its financial reports. NAC Acting Managing Director and CEO, Dominic Kaumu said: "To date, the NAC has completed the audit of the 2021 financial report which was signed off by the Auditor General’s Office last year while the 2022 […]
Gold and silver confiscated from Australian passenger at Jacksons International Airport
On Wednesday, 13 May 2026, Aviation Security Officers detected suspicious items belonging to an Australian citizen traveling on a Qantas Flight from Port Moresby to Brisbane. Two separate detections were made: • At Checked Baggage Screening (CBS 1), Aviation Security officers identified two containers of raw gold particles and one silver bar. • At the […]
Kieta (Aropa) Airport – Restrictions on Aerodrome Operations MOWP Stages 6 & 7
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) advises the airline operators, business community, traveling public and the stakeholders that the upgrade of the Kieta (Aropa) Airport in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is well underway with 52 % physical progress of works at both the landside and airside. The runway will be further shortened to allow for […]
Twenty gold bars seized in smuggling attempt
Twenty gold bars of various sizes and worth millions, which would have been smuggled out of the country, were detected by the National Airports Corporation (NAC) Aviation Security (AVSEC) screeners at the International Terminal on Monday 27th April 2026 and handed over to PNG Customs. Three separate suitcases belonging to three different passengers bound for […]
Twenty gold bars seized in smuggling attempt
Twenty gold bars of various sizes and worth millions, which would have been smuggled out of the country, were detected by the National Airports Corporation (NAC) Aviation Security (AVSEC) screeners at the International Terminal on Monday 27th April 2026 and handed over to PNG Customs. Three separate suitcases belonging to three different passengers bound for […]
New X-Ray screening machines for Mt Hagen and Goroka Airports to be installed by May 2026
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) late last year purchased two sets of brand-new X-ray screening machines for Mt Hagen and Goroka Airports valued at PGK3.5 million. The shipment arrived at the Lae port on the 26th of April 2026, and installation at the respective airports is scheduled to begin shortly. Minister for Civil Aviation, Hon […]
NAC READY TO COMMENCE ASPHALT RUNWAY UPGRADE AT MT HAGEN AIRPORT
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) will soon commence a major upgrade of the Mt Hagen (Kagamuga) Airport runway, replacing the existing bituminous seal with a durable asphalt concrete overlay. This K39.4 million investment, fully funded by NAC, will strengthen the runway pavement to accommodate the Boeing 737 and the newly acquired Air Niugini’s Airbus A220 […]
AVIATION SECURITY REMAIN VIGILANT AMID RISING DRUG SMUGGLING INCIDENTS
The National Airports Corporation Aviation Security (AVSEC) at Port Moresby International Airport remain vigilant and on high alert after intercepting multiple recent attempts to smuggle large quantities of drugs. On Thursday, 09th April, airport ground handlers noticed two unusual packages arriving from Mt Hagen on Air Niugini flight PX 189 and immediately alerted NAC Aviation […]
National Airports Corporation Announces CPI-Based Adjustment to Aeronautical Charges
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) has announced a revision of its aeronautical charges, effective 1 April 2026, in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment provisions under its Conditions of Use. The adjustment reflects the 2.4% CPI rate as of 31 December 2025, with minor rounding applied across various charge categories. Key charges affected […]