Dadanawa Airport
Dadanawa, Guyana

Dadanawa Airport
Remote airstrip serving the Rupununi savannah of southern Guyana.
- ›Located in the South Rupununi savannah, one of Guyana's most remote regions.
- ›The airstrip serves Dadanawa Ranch, historically one of the largest cattle ranches in South America.
- ›No paved roads connect Dadanawa to major Guyanese cities, making the airstrip critical for access.
- ›Primarily used for light aircraft, charter flights, and medical evacuations.
- ›The surrounding area is rich in biodiversity and borders the Kanuku Mountains protected area.
Dadanawa Airport is a small, unpaved airstrip serving the remote community of Dadanawa in the Rupununi region of southern Guyana. It primarily supports the historic Dadanawa Ranch, one of the largest cattle ranches in South America, and provides essential air access to an area with no practical road connections to the wider country. The airport plays a critical role in linking this isolated frontier settlement to the rest of Guyana.
- Main Airstrip — A basic grass and dirt airstrip with no formal terminal building, serving light charter and small propeller aircraft only.
- 4WD vehicle transfers arranged through Dadanawa Ranch
- Private ranch vehicle pickup by prior arrangement
- Dadanawa Ranch Guesthouse
There are no airport dining facilities at Dadanawa. Meals are typically provided through the Dadanawa Ranch guesthouse for guests staying on the property. Visitors should arrange all food provisions in advance, as no commercial food outlets exist in the immediate area.
- All flights to Dadanawa must be arranged through private or charter operators, typically from Lethem or Georgetown.
- Contact Dadanawa Ranch directly in advance to arrange ground transfers, as there are no public transport options.
- Carry sufficient cash, food, and supplies — the nearest town with services is Lethem, several hours away by rough road.
- Weather can affect airstrip conditions significantly; confirm flight viability with your charter operator before departure.
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