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May River Airstrip (MRH)
May River Airstrip is a small remote gateway to the upper Sepik and May River communities in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Travelers arriving here continue by light aircraft or river boat to nearby settlements such as Ambunti and remote villages, as there is no through road.
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About May River Airstrip
May River Airstrip (MRH) is a small airstrip serving the remote upper Sepik and May River area in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Located near the May River, a tributary of the Sepik, it provides an air link for communities with little or no road access.
The airstrip has a single grass and clay runway, designated 05/23, approximately 600 metres long and 30 metres wide, at an elevation of about 33 metres. It is used mainly by light aircraft and charter flights connecting isolated settlements in the region.
Because the area is so remote, May River Airstrip plays a practical role for medical, missionary, supply and community travel. The nearest district centre, Ambunti, is roughly 118 km away, and the provincial capital Wewak is about 226 km to the northeast; both are normally reached by air or river rather than by road.
Passenger facilities at the airstrip are minimal. Travelers should plan flights, boat transport, supplies and accommodation well in advance, as there are no large terminals, shops or scheduled ground services.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
May River Airstrip operates as a single small airstrip with one runway (05/23) and minimal terminal infrastructure. There are no separate domestic or international terminal buildings.
Ground Transportation Services to and from May River Airstrip
Transfers
Arrange local boat or chartered transport from May River Airstrip to nearby villages, river landings and guest accommodation along the May River and upper Sepik.
Hourly Chauffeur
Chauffeur-style road travel is not available at this remote airstrip; travelers usually book local guides and boat operators in advance for flexible onward journeys.
Car Rental
Car rental is not available at May River Airstrip, and there is no through road network; onward travel is by light aircraft, river boat or pre-arranged local transport.
Bus & Group Transfers
Group travel from May River Airstrip is typically arranged in advance with local operators, using chartered light aircraft or motor canoes.
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