Belau Air
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Belau Air is a Palauan airline with its headquarters in Koror
Koror
Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island ....

. Belau Air is the only air carrier operating solely throughout the island nation of Palau
Palau
Palau , officially the Republic of Palau , is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines and south of Tokyo. In 1978, after three decades as being part of the United Nations trusteeship, Palau chose independence instead of becoming part of the Federated States of Micronesia, a...

, having its hub at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport in the state of Airai
Airai
Airai, located on the southern coast of Babeldaob island, is the second-most populous state of Palau. It contains the country's chief airport, Airai International Airport, and is connected by the Koror-Babeldaob Bridge to nearby Koror Island....

 nearby the country's main city and former capital Koror. Belau Air currently owns only one small plane, a Cessna 206, which can hold five passengers, and a Robinson R44
Robinson R44
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 helicopter
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...

. The service makes daily flights to the Palauan states of Peleliu
Peleliu
Peleliu is an island in the island nation of Palau. Peleliu forms, along with two small islands to its northeast, one of the sixteen states of Palau. It is located northeast of Angaur and southwest of Koror....

 and Angaur
Angaur
Angaur or Ngeaur is an island in the island nation of Palau. The island, which forms its own state, has an area of 8 km² . Its population is 188 . State capital is the village of Ngeremasch on the western side...

, both of which are small island communities southwest of the state of Koror
Koror
Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island ....

. The plane is also used for tourism and offers tours throughout Palau's Rock Islands. The airline does not travel internationally, and other airlines are used to travel into and out of Palau. People can also charter flights on Belau Air's airplane and helicopter, as well as learn to fly the helicopter with an instructor.

Shuttle service is provided to transport passengers from the Roman Tmetuchl International Airport in Airai to Koror.

Destinations

In Palau:
  • Angaur
    Angaur
    Angaur or Ngeaur is an island in the island nation of Palau. The island, which forms its own state, has an area of 8 km² . Its population is 188 . State capital is the village of Ngeremasch on the western side...

     (Angaur Airstrip
    Angaur Airstrip
    Angaur Airstrip is a small airstrip on Angaur, one of the islands of Palau. It also served as an airfield during World War II.-History:The day the island was declared secured on September 20, 1944, construction of the airstrip began. American forces built a 7000' x 150' coral strip later surfaced...

    )
  • Koror
    Koror
    Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island ....

     (Roman Tmetuchl International Airport) Hub
  • Peleliu
    Peleliu
    Peleliu is an island in the island nation of Palau. Peleliu forms, along with two small islands to its northeast, one of the sixteen states of Palau. It is located northeast of Angaur and southwest of Koror....

     (Peleliu Airfield
    Peleliu Airfield
    -See also:* USAAF in the Central Pacific-External links:*...

    )

External links

Website on underwatercolours.com
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