Frieda River Airport
Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)
About 11h 54m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Frieda River Airport
Frieda River Airport is an airfield serving the Frieda River area in Papua New Guinea. 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. The airfield is located 428 nautical miles northwest of Port Moresby, the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea.
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Live weather
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Where you can fly from here
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Frieda River Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Frieda River Airport?
The ICAO code for Frieda River Airport is AYFR, and its IATA code is FAQ.
Where is Frieda River Airport located?
Frieda River Airport is small airport located in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 217 ft (66 m).
What time zone is Frieda River Airport in?
Frieda River Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Frieda River Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Frieda River Airport is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Frieda River Airport?
The nearest airport to Frieda River Airport is Okisai Airstrip (AYOH), about 6.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Maposi Airstrip and May River Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Frieda River Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.