Frieda River Airport

Airport in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea
Frieda River Airport is located in Papua New Guinea
Frieda River Airport
Frieda River Airport
Runways
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

  1. ^ a b c PNG Airstrip Guide. August 2005.
  2. ^ Accident history for FAQ at Aviation Safety Network
  3. ^ "Xstrata buys into Pacific PNG gold". Australian Associated Press Pty Limited (AAP). 22 Jan 2007. Retrieved 2 Mar 2010.
  4. ^ "Heading and distance from Port Moresby to Frieda River Airport". Great Circle Mapper. Retrieved 2 Mar 2010.


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