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Edwaki Airport (XYR)
Edwaki Airport is a small airstrip serving Yellow River Mission and remote communities in the upper Sepik River area of West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Charter and mission flights connect the airstrip to nearby villages and provincial centres, with onward travel usually arranged locally.
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About Edwaki Airport
Edwaki Airport (IATA: XYR, ICAO: AYED) is a small airstrip serving Yellow River Mission and nearby communities in West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. It supports mission, charter and humanitarian flights to a remote part of the upper Sepik River area.
The airstrip operates a single grassed yellow-clay runway, designated 02/20, measuring approximately 736 metres by 30 metres and sitting about 58 metres above sea level. It is not served by regular scheduled commercial passenger airlines, so flights are typically arranged with small-aircraft operators.
The airport lies close to the localities of Edwaki and Yegarapi, roughly 145 km from Vanimo, the provincial capital. Access is primarily by light aircraft; overland travel in the region is difficult and can take several days depending on conditions, so travellers should confirm local transport in advance.
Facilities are basic, with no conventional terminal, shops, lounges or public transport at the airfield. Independent travellers should prepare supplies and make local arrangements before flying.
Terminal Overview
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Edwaki Airport is a small remote airstrip with a single grassed yellow-clay runway; it has no conventional passenger terminal building. Domestic charter and mission flights operate from basic airfield facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Edwaki Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers in advance for remote overland travel from Edwaki Airport to nearby communities, mission stations or the provincial centre at Vanimo.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a driver by the hour for flexible local travel around the Edwaki and upper Sepik area where road and track conditions allow.
Car Rental
Rent a 4WD in Vanimo or another provincial town and arrange road pickup if you need independent travel beyond the Edwaki area.
Bus & Group Transfers
Coordinate charter vehicles or group transport with local operators for village, mission and project travel around West Sepik Province.
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