# Daru Airport (DAU)

> Daru, PG · IATA: DAU · ICAO: AYDU · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DAU` |
| ICAO | `AYDU` |
| City | Daru |
| Country | PG |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -9.08676, 143.20799 |

## Description

Daru Airport (DAU) sits on a small island off the mouth of the Fly River, close to the Torres Strait frontier between Papua New Guinea and Australia. As the capital of Western Province and a fishing centre for barramundi and prawns, Daru depends on air links to Port Moresby. There is no dedicated cargo terminal; air freight moves as belly load while seafood exports and bulk goods go by sea. Larger or international consignments are consolidated and cleared through Port Moresby (POM). The nearby Australian border gives local customs an outsized role.

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