Annai Airport
Annai, Guyana

Annai Airport
Remote airstrip serving the Rupununi savannah region of Guyana.
- ›Located in Region 9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), one of Guyana's most remote administrative regions.
- ›Serves as a gateway to the North Rupununi savannahs and associated ecotourism lodges.
- ›The airstrip accommodates small light aircraft due to its limited runway capacity.
- ›Annai village is home to the Makushi Amerindian people, and the airport supports indigenous community access.
- ›The overland road to Georgetown is approximately 400 km and largely unpaved, making air access critical.
Annai Airport is a small, remote airstrip serving the community of Annai in the North Rupununi region of Guyana. It acts as a vital lifeline for the indigenous Makushi communities and eco-tourists venturing into the Rupununi savannah and surrounding rainforest. The airport supports light aircraft operations and is a key access point for the Iwokrama Forest and nearby lodges.
- Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling arrivals and departures for light aircraft serving the Rupununi region.
- 4x4 vehicle hire through local lodges
- Arranged transfers via Annai area eco-lodges
- Private taxi by prior arrangement with local drivers
- Annai Rock View Lodge
- Caiman House Field Station
- Iwokrama River Lodge
There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Visitors typically take meals at their respective eco-lodges, which offer locally sourced Guyanese and Amerindian cuisine. Annai village has small community-run food stalls for basic refreshments.
- Book your lodge transfer in advance as ground transport is extremely limited in this remote region.
- Carry sufficient local currency as there are no ATMs or card payment facilities near Annai.
- Flights are typically operated by small charter carriers; confirm schedules directly as they can change with weather.
- Pack light and bring insect repellent, as the Rupununi savannah environment demands careful preparation.
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Annai Airport is an airport serving the village of Annai, in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. The 1,000-meter runway has 640 metres (2,100 ft) of asphalt paving, with the remainder grass.
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