Daru Airport — Daru, Papua New Guinea

DAU identifies Daru Airport, located on Daru Island in Papua New Guinea's Western Province, close to the Torres Strait and not far from Australia's northern coastline. Daru serves as the administrative center of the Western Province, and its airport is a vital link for a population spread across remote coastal and river communities with few road connections. Flights from DAU carry passengers, medical patients, and supplies, functioning as a crucial lifeline in a region where the Fly River delta and surrounding wetlands make overland travel extremely difficult. The airport's importance is heightened by Daru's role in fishing and regional trade, connecting isolated communities to Port Moresby and beyond.