Airport
Upiara Airport (UPR)
Upiara Airport (UPR) is a small domestic airstrip serving Upiara village and nearby communities in Papua New Guinea's Western Province. Travelers can use it as a starting point for onward journeys to Daru, the provincial capital, and other parts of the region.
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About Upiara Airport
Upiara Airport is a small domestic airstrip serving Upiara, a village in Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Identified by IATA code UPR and ICAO code AYUR, it provides air access to a remote part of the province in the Fly River region.
The airport operates a single runway (13/31) and basic passenger facilities, with services focused on small aircraft connecting local communities. It sits at an elevation of about 16 metres (52 feet) above sea level.
The nearest larger town is Daru, the provincial capital, roughly 85 km to the southeast, while the airstrip itself is located beside Upiara village. The surrounding area is sparsely populated and relies on a combination of air and river transport.
Because of its remote setting, travelers should confirm flight schedules and onward transport arrangements before their journey. The airport remains an important access point for residents and visitors moving through this part of Western Province.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Upiara Airport is a small domestic airstrip with a single runway (13/31) and no large terminal complex. Passenger operations are handled from a basic terminal area serving all flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Upiara Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Upiara Airport to Upiara village, nearby communities and onward points in Papua New Guinea's Western Province.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Upiara and the surrounding Western Province area after arriving at Upiara Airport.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle from Upiara Airport for independent travel in and around Upiara and nearby parts of Western Province, subject to local availability.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibus, 4WD or charter transport for groups traveling between Upiara Airport, Daru and other destinations in Western Province.
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