LSA · AYKA · Losuia Airport

Losuia Airport (LSA)

Losuia, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -8.506° 151.081° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeLSA
ICAO CodeAYKA
Typesmall airport
NameLosuia Airport
MunicipalityLosuia
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-8.506° S
Longitude151.081° E
Elevation27 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score150
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionLosuia
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 LSA

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (8.5°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

Losuia Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Trobriand Islands, a remote archipelago in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. The airport acts as the primary gateway to the Trobriands, a group of islands famous for their distinct cultural heritage, including the annual Yam Festival (Milamala). It primarily handles small turboprop aircraft connecting the islands to the Papua New Guinea mainland.

🚖 Getting There

Most travelers reach Losuia by connecting through Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport, followed by a domestic flight on a small turboprop aircraft. The flight to Losuia typically involves one or more stops at other Milne Bay Province airfields. Ground transport

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which airlines fly to Losuia Airport?
A: The airport is primarily served by small domestic carriers such as Airlines PNG, which operate turboprop flights connecting Losuia to Port Moresby and other PNG regional centers.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small rural airstrip, Losuia Airport offers only basic facilities including a small terminal building and limited amenities. Travelers should expect minimal services and plan accordingly.

Q: When is the best time to visit the Trobriand Islands?
A: The dry season from May to October offers the most favorable weather, with the annual Yam Festival typically held in late July or August being a major cultural highlight.

Q: Are there accommodations near the airport?
A: A few simple guesthouses and lodges are located in Losuia village and surrounding areas, though options are limited and bookings should be arranged in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 26, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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