Frieda River Airport
Frieda River Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Location | Frieda River, Papua New Guinea | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 200 ft / 61 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 04°36.54′S 141°57.62′E / 4.60900°S 141.96033°E | ||||||||||
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West Sepik (Sandaun) province in PNG | |||||||||||
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Source: PNG Airstrip Guide | |||||||||||
Frieda River Airport (IATA: FAQ, ICAO: AYFR) 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 (793 km; 493 mi) northwest of Port Moresby, the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea.