Frieda River Airport
Airport in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea
Frieda River Airport
Direction | Length | Surface | |
---|---|---|---|
m | ft | ||
03/21 | 640 | 2,100 |
Source: PNG Airstrip Guide[1]
Frieda River Airport (IATA: FAQ[2], ICAO: AYFR) is an airfield serving the Frieda River area in Papua New Guinea.[1] It is located near the border between the provinces of West Sepik (Sandaun) and East Sepik. The area has a gold and copper mine known as the Frieda River Project.[3] The airfield is located 428 nautical miles (793 km; 493 mi) northwest of Port Moresby, the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea.[4]
Facilities
The airfield resides at an elevation of 200 feet (61 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 03/21 which is 640 metres (2,100 ft) long.[1]
References
- ^ a b c PNG Airstrip Guide. August 2005.
- ^ Accident history for FAQ at Aviation Safety Network
- ^ "Xstrata buys into Pacific PNG gold". Australian Associated Press Pty Limited (AAP). 22 Jan 2007. Retrieved 2 Mar 2010.
- ^ "Heading and distance from Port Moresby to Frieda River Airport". Great Circle Mapper. Retrieved 2 Mar 2010.
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