Remote airstrip serving Upiara in Papua New Guinea.
Location
Upiara, Papua New Guinea
Upiara Airport is a small, remote airstrip located in Papua New Guinea, serving the local community of Upiara. It operates as a basic bush airfield typical of rural PNG, providing essential air access to an area with limited ground transportation infrastructure.
The airport is identified by the IATA code UPR and ICAO code AYUR. Like many rural PNG airstrips, it primarily supports light aircraft operations connecting isolated communities to larger regional centers.
Detailed operational information, including the year of opening and full facilities data, is not widely documented in publicly available sources.
Airlines here
The airport likely serves small regional operators typical of rural Papua New Guinea, such as Mission Aviation Fellowship or similar light aviation providers, though specific confirmed carriers are not publicly documented.
Notable facts
- ›Upiara Airport holds IATA code UPR and ICAO code AYUR.
- ›It is a remote bush airstrip serving an isolated community in Papua New Guinea.
- ›Ground transportation infrastructure in the surrounding area is extremely limited.
- ›Operations are typical of rural PNG airfields, accommodating light and small aircraft.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.