# ABM — Northern Peninsula Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ABM. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/abm
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/abm
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/abm.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABM.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:17:11.336+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Northern Peninsula Airport
- IATA: ABM
- ICAO: YNPE
- City: Bamaga
- Country: AU (AU)
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Distance from city: approx. 9–10 km from Bamaga town centre
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) in Bamaga is less a conventional airport, more a rustic airstrip connecting the remote communities of Cape York and the Torres Strait. Here, travelers often step off a turboprop and immediately into a 4WD or onto a fishing charter. The airport embodies its role as a vital piece of infrastructure at the edge of Australia's wilderness, where most trips involve more adventure than luxury travel, including rugged 4WD tracks and unpredictable island hops. At a glance Located approximately 9–10 km from Bamaga's town center, Northern Peninsula Airport serves as a lifeline for the region's tiny townships rather than a sleek hub for commercial aviation. It hosts airlines like Skytrans and Regional Express Airlines, with connections often intertwined with local tour operators and lodges. Notably, the airport lacks the expansive dining and retail facilities found at major airports, offering just a Duty Free Shop, a Souvenir Store, and a Travel Essentials Store. Terminals & layout Northern Peninsula Airport comprises a single terminal. Despite its modest setup, its functionality is crucial for regional connectivity. The terminal's basic amenities might…

## Terminals (1)

- **Northern Peninsula Airport** — airlines: SkyTrans
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/terminals/item

## Lounges (1)

- **Northern Peninsula Airport Lounge** — access: Priority Pass, Day pass
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/lounges/northern-peninsula-airport-lounge

## Shops (3)

- **Duty Free Shop** — Duty Free
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/shops/duty-free-shop
- **Souvenir Store** — Souvenirs
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/shops/souvenir-store
- **Travel Essentials Store** — Travel Essentials
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/shops/travel-essentials-store

## Parking (6)

- **Accessible Parking** — next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/parking/accessible-parking
- **EV Charging Stations** — next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/parking/ev-charging
- **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $20.00/day, $3.00/hr, $100.00/week · 0.5 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/parking/long-stay-parking
- **Remote Parking** — Remote · $15.00/day, $2.00/hr, $75.00/week · 1 mi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/parking/remote-parking
- **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $30.00/day, $5.00/hr, $150.00/week · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/parking/short-stay-parking
- **Valet Parking** — Valet · $50.00/day, $10.00/hr, $300.00/week · next to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/parking/valet-parking

## Ground transport (9)

- **4WD Tour Operator Transfers** — prebooked tour vehicle · :null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/4wd-tour-operator-transfers
- **Cape York Peninsula Lodge Transfers** — hotel shuttle · :null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/cape-york-peninsula-lodge-transfers
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    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/community-transport-services
- **Local Hire Car Pickup** — prebooked rental · :null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/local-hire-car-pickup
- **Prearranged Private Transfer** — car/4WD · :null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/prearranged-private-transfer
- **QantasLink** — airline codeshare/feeder · :null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/qantaslink
- **Regional Express Airlines** — airline · :null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/regional-express-airlines
- **SkyTrans** — Other · Daily
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/skytrans
- **Skytrans Airlines** — airline · :null},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abm/transport/skytrans-airlines

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Car hire is limited; book early to secure a vehicle, especially during peak seasons when demand surges.
- _Time_: Add buffer time for schedule changes; community events and weather can delay flights at short notice.
- _Avoid_: Expect no on-demand taxis; arrange transfers or vehicle hires before arrival to prevent being stranded.
- _Quiet_: The 'terminal veranda' offers a unique space to watch plane operations up close, a treat for aviation enthusiasts.
- _Local_: Lodge guests benefit from direct transfers, bypassing transport scuffles and enjoying private 4WD pick-up.
- _Money_: Cash is critical as EFTPOS systems may falter, disrupting payments for small kiosks or transfers.
- _Insider_: Choose the left side flying into Bamaga from Cairns for stunning aerial views of the coastline.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABM.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/abm/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/abm/departures — HTML page with live departures