Frieda River Airport is an

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serving the

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area in

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. It is located near the border between the

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of West Sepik (Sandaun) and

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. The area has a gold and copper mine known as the Frieda River Project. The airfield is located northwest of

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, the

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and largest city of Papua New Guinea.

Facilities

The airfield resides at an

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of above

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. It has one

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designated 03/21 which is long.

References

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