CVL · · Cape Vogel Airport

Cape Vogel Airport (CVL)

N/A, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -9.670° 150.020° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCVL
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameCape Vogel Airport
MunicipalityN/A
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-9.670° S
Longitude150.020° E
Elevation20 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionN/A
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+10
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving CVL

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (9.7°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Cape Vogel Airport (CVL) is a small regional airfield serving the Cape Vogel peninsula in Milne Bay Province, southeastern Papua New Guinea. It provides essential air access to remote coastal communities along the Solomon Sea that are otherwise reachable only by boat or rugged overland tracks. The airport primarily handles light aircraft and charter services connecting the area to provincial hubs.

💡 Local Tip
Pack light and bring only essential items, as luggage space on small charter aircraft is limited and weather delays are common—flexibility in your schedule is key when traveling to this remote part of Papua New Guinea.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to and from Cape Vogel Airport typically requires arranging local boat transport or vehicle pickup in advance, as public transport options are very limited. Charter flights are the most reliable way to reach the area from larger centers like Alotau or Port Moresby. Road access to nearby villages can be challenging and may be impassable during heavy rains.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Cape Vogel Airport located?
A: Cape Vogel Airport is situated on the Cape Vogel peninsula in Milne Bay Province, in the southeastern part of mainland Papua New Guinea, near the Solomon Sea coast.

Q: What types of aircraft use Cape Vogel Airport?
A: The airport handles small turboprop aircraft and light planes, typically used for regional scheduled services and charter flights.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights to Cape Vogel Airport?
A: Limited scheduled services operate to the airport, with most traffic consisting of charter and missionary flights serving local communities.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small rural airfield, Cape Vogel Airport has basic infrastructure with minimal terminal facilities and no jet fuel services.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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RBP Raba Raba Airport Rabaraba, Papua New Guinea 39.3 km 24.4 mi View →
NWT Nowata Airport Nowata, Papua New Guinea 47.3 km 29.4 mi View →
WED Wedau Airport Wedau, Papua New Guinea 47.8 km 29.7 mi View →
VIV Vivigani Airfield Vivigani, Papua New Guinea 52.3 km 32.5 mi View →
IMA Iamalele Airport Iamalele, Fergusson Island, Papua New Guinea 58.1 km 36.1 mi View →

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