Los Negros IslandLos Negros Island at a Glance
About Los Negros Island
Los Negros Island is part of Manus Province in Papua New Guinea and lies within the Admiralty Islands group adjacent to Manus Island. The island functions as a local transport and service centre for the province.
The island contains Momote Airport, which is the principal air gateway for Manus Province and connects the islands with the PNG mainland. The surrounding waters and reefs have wartime wrecks and remnants from major 20th-century military operations, which are of interest to historians and divers.
During the Second World War the Admiralty Islands, including Los Negros, were the scene of significant Allied operations and military construction; post-war the island retained infrastructure linked to that period. The island today combines transport infrastructure with local communities and coastal reef environments.
Geographically the island sits in the Bismarck Sea, north of the main island of Papua New Guinea, and forms part of the Manus Island group within Manus Province.
- World War II history: Site of significant World War II activity and former military installations; historical relics and wartime wrecks are associated with the surrounding waters and shores.
- Transport access: Serves as the principal transport hub for Manus Province, with the island providing the main air connection to Papua New Guinea’s mainland.
What to See#
- Momote Airport: Momote Airport is the main air link to the Admiralty Islands and is located on the island, handling domestic flights to and from the PNG mainland.
Best Time to Visit Los Negros Island
May-October typically offers more reliable weather for island-hopping and beach activities.
Weather & Climate near Los Negros Island
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3329 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 270 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 268 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 315 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 266 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 275 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 284 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 352 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 275 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 203 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 248 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 261 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 312 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Los Negros Island
Arrive by air to Momote Airport on nearby Manus Island and continue by local boat to Los Negros. Inter-island transport schedules vary; coordinate with local operators or accommodation in Manus township.
Tips for Visiting Los Negros Island
- Los Negros Island has an airfield (Momote Airport on nearby Manus Island) - use the regional airport and then local boat transport.
- Respect local community rules-many islands in Manus Province have customary laws about landing and camping.