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Frieda River Airport
Frieda River, East Sepik ProvinceElevation 217 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
10/28
RWY 1087°T
VGSIPAPI (PNIR)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28267°T
VGSIPAPI (PNIL)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Frieda River Airport is in Frieda River, East Sepik Province. Field elevation 217 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMIKE BERRY
Manager phone540-635-3570
AttendedMAY-SEP ALL, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAYFR / FAQ
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionEast Sepik Province
CountryPapua New Guinea
Coordinates-4.6105, 141.9601
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT, CTC ARPT MGR FOR DTLS AT 540-635-3570.
›IN OPERATION PRIOR TO 1959
›GLDR OPS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
›PRCHT OPS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RY 10 RIGHT TFC FOR GYROCOPTERS, ULTRALIGHTS & GLIDERS.
›DEER & GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RY 28 RIGHT TFC FOR GYROCOPTERS, ULTRALIGHTS & GLIDERS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AYFR have a METAR?
Yes. AYFR is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does AYFR have a TAF?
When AYFR issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AYFR?
AYFR sits at 217 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AYFR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.