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Hayfields Airport

Bainyik, Papua New Guinea

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Hayfields Airport

Bainyik, Papua New Guinea
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Remote airstrip serving the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea.

Location
Bainyik, Papua New Guinea
Hayfields Airport is a small regional airstrip located near Bainyik village in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. It serves as a vital air access point for communities in the region, which are largely inaccessible by road. The airport operates under the ICAO code AYHF and IATA code HYF. Like many rural airstrips in Papua New Guinea, it primarily supports light aircraft operations connecting remote communities to larger centers such as Wewak.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options in the Bainyik area are extremely limited, with the surrounding region largely accessible only by air or river.
Airlines here
Air Niugini and Mission Aviation Fellowship have historically operated light aircraft services to remote airstrips in the East Sepik region including Hayfields.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in East Sepik Province, one of the most remote regions of Papua New Guinea.
  • ›Serves communities with little to no road connectivity.
  • ›Primarily handles light aircraft and small propeller-driven planes.
  • ›The Sepik River region is known for its cultural heritage and biodiversity.
  • ›Part of a network of rural airstrips critical to humanitarian and mission aviation in PNG.
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A remote highland gateway opening Papua New Guinea's untamed interior to the world

Hayfields Airport is a small rural airstrip serving the Bainyik area in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. It functions as a vital bush aviation lifeline for communities with limited road access in one of the country's most remote and culturally rich regions. The airport primarily supports mission aviation, cargo, and light charter services connecting isolated villages to larger centres.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling passenger arrivals and departures for light aircraft operations.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or community transport arranged locally
  • Walking to nearby Bainyik village
  • Charter vehicle hire through local contacts
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses in Bainyik village
  • Mission accommodation (SIL/Wycliffe facilities in the region)
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Travellers should bring their own provisions or arrange meals through local village contacts or mission guesthouses in the Bainyik area.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm all flights well in advance as schedules depend on weather and aircraft availability.
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no banking or ATM facilities in this remote area.
  • Contact mission aviation operators such as MAF or SIL for reliable charter flight bookings.
  • Pack light — weight restrictions on small bush aircraft are strictly enforced.

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