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Fuma Airport (FUM)

Fuma, Papua New Guinea · small airport · -6.393° 142.441° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeFUM
ICAO CodeAYFU
Typesmall airport
NameFuma Airport
MunicipalityFuma
CountryPapua New Guinea
ContinentOC
Latitude-6.393° S
Longitude142.441° E
Elevation466 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPapua New Guinea
ISO Code
RegionFuma
Continent CodeOC
IANA TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+10
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Cooler dry season in Oceania
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Dry: Apr–OctWet: Nov–Mar

✈ Airlines Serving FUM

QF — QantasVA — Virgin AustraliaNZ — Air New ZealandFJ — Fiji Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.4°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Fuma Airport is a small rural airstrip in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, serving the remote village of Fuma and nearby communities. It has a single unpaved runway and is used by light aircraft for essential passenger and cargo services. The airport provides a vital link to the outside world for this isolated region.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to bring cash in small denominations for local fees and to be flexible with schedules, as weather can cause delays.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to and from Fuma Airport is typically by air, as there are no regular public transport services. Visitors usually arrange charter flights or rely on mission aviation organizations. Road access is very limited, so confirm your ground transport in advance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Fuma Airport?
A: There are no major scheduled airlines; the airport is primarily used by charter and missionary flights.

Q: What facilities are available at Fuma Airport?
A: Facilities are minimal, with no terminal or commercial services.

Q: Is the runway paved?
A: No, the runway is unpaved and suitable for light aircraft.

Q: How do I get to Fuma?
A: Access is usually by air, as road connections are limited or nonexistent.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 2, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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