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Fuma Airport (FUM)
Fuma Airport (FUM) is a small airstrip serving Fuma village in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, and the surrounding remote communities. It links travellers by light aircraft to regional centres such as Kiunga and onward destinations across Papua New Guinea.
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About Fuma Airport
Fuma Airport is a small remote airstrip serving Fuma village and surrounding communities in Western Province, Papua New Guinea. It is primarily used for domestic light aircraft operations that connect the village with regional towns and support travel, supplies and medical access in a part of the country with little road infrastructure.
The airport has a single unpaved runway, oriented 05/23, approximately 762 metres long and 30 metres wide, with a grass and red clay surface. The airstrip sits at an elevation of about 142 metres and is located within Fuma village, so passengers can reach the village centre on foot.
Kiunga, a regional town about 130 kilometres away, is a common onward destination, while the national capital Port Moresby is roughly 625 kilometres to the southeast. Because road access is very limited, most travel to and from Fuma is by light aircraft, with journeys arranged through charter and mission aviation operators.
Facilities are basic and suited to small aircraft operations, with a simple waiting and shelter area rather than a full terminal. Travellers should plan ahead, confirm flight schedules with their operator, and bring essentials when visiting this remote part of Papua New Guinea.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Fuma Airport operates as a single small airstrip with one basic passenger waiting area rather than separate terminal buildings. It serves light aircraft operations and has no separate domestic or international terminals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Fuma Airport
Transfers
Arrange onward travel from Fuma Airport, usually by pre-arranged light aircraft to regional centres such as Kiunga or local ground transport for village drop-offs.
Hourly Chauffeur
A local driver can be booked by the hour for flexible travel around Fuma village and nearby communities, with advance arrangements recommended due to limited road access.
Car Rental
Independent car rental is generally not available at this remote airstrip; most travellers arrange a local vehicle and driver through their guesthouse or operator in advance.
Bus & Group Transfers
Group transport can be arranged with local operators for community, mission or group travel in the Fuma area, though road options are limited and advance booking is essential.
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