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Destination Guide Papua New Guinea

Jacksons International Airport

Jacksons International Airport, also known as Port Moresby Airport, is located 5 miles (8 kilometres) outside Port Moresby, in Papua New Guinea. It is the largest and busiest airport in Papua New Guinea and is the main hub for Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, as well as the main hub for Airlines PNG.

Located at -9.44333, 147.22 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in Papua New Guinea, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces on Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby

Lloyd Robson Oval

Lloyd Robson Oval is a sporting ground in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It hosted 3 games for the 1989–1992 Rugby League World Cup. It has been the home ground for the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team since 1982. It has a total capacity of just over 10,000 people. Lloyd Robson Oval was the primary venue of the 2009 Pacific Cup. The four round-robin matches were played at the ground on 24-25 October and 31 October, with the final played on 1 November 2009.

Located at -9.46833, 147.198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sports venues in Papua New Guinea, Rugby league in Papua New Guinea, National stadiums, Port Moresby, Rugby league stadiums in Papua New Guinea

Amini Park

Amini Park is a cricket ground in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Named for the Amini family, several of whom have played cricket for Papua New Guinea, the ground has seen the men's team play Australia, the West Indies and Victoria. The women's team played Japan in a three match series at the ground in September 2006.

Located at -9.47333, 147.202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby

United States Army Air Forces in the South West Pacific Theatre

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces engaged in combat against the air, ground and naval forces of the Empire of Japan in the South West Pacific Theatre. As defined by the United States Department of War, the South West Pacific theatre included the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, Borneo, Australia, the Australian Territory of New Guinea, the western part of the Solomon Islands and some neighbouring territories.

Located at -9.49026, 147.192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Intermediate combat commands of the United States Army Air Forces, Pacific theatre of World War II, South West Pacific theatre of World War II, Military history of the Philippines during World War II

Wards Airfield

Wards Airfield is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The airfield was abandoned after the war and was developed into the Waigani area of Port Moresby. The airfield was named in honor of Australian Lt. Col. K. H. Ward, who was involved with its construction and was KIA on 27 August 1942, during the fighting at Isurava on the Kokoda Trail. It was also known as "6-Mile or 6-Mile Drome" by Americans, for its distance from Port Moresby.

Located at -9.43021, 147.182 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces on Papua New Guinea

Battle of Port Moresby

The Battle of Port Moresby was an aerial battle fought between aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), United States Army Air Force (USAAF) and aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Army and Imperial Japanese Navy between 3 February 1942 and 17 August 1943 over Port Moresby, Papua. At the start, the defenders consisted only of Australian Army anti-aircraft batteries and machine-guns but by late March had been strengthed by the arrival of Kittyhawk fighters from No. 75 Squadron RAAF.

Located at -9.48155, 147.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1942, 1942 in aviation, World War II aerial operations and battles of the Pacific Theatre, Battles of World War II involving Japan, Battles of World War II involving Australia, Battles of World War II involving the United States, Battles and operations of World War II involving Papua New Guinea, 1942 in Papua New Guinea

National Library of Papua New Guinea

The National Library of Papua New Guinea is, as its name suggests, the national library of Papua New Guinea. Founded in 1978, it is located in Port Moresby. Opened three years after the country's independence from Australia, the Library was established by Australia as a "gift to the government and people of Papua New Guinea" in order to "assist in establishing a collection of items of national significance".

Located at -9.43222, 147.191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Port Moresby, National libraries, Libraries in Papua New Guinea, Buildings and structures in Papua New Guinea, 1978 establishments in Papua New Guinea, Research libraries, Libraries established in 1978

PMRL Stadium

PMRL Stadium is a football stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It is used mainly for football and hosts the home matches of PRK Hekari United of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League and OFC Champions League. The stadium has a seating capacity of 15,000 spectators.

Located at -9.465, 147.192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby