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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Papua New Guinea",
    "addressLocality": "Oram"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Charter operators",
    "Missionary aviation services"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Oram",
  "code": "RAX",
  "connection_tips": "Oram Airport (RAX) is an isolated grass airstrip in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea. Flights are operated on a charter or on-demand basis by small bush operators like MAFOram Airport is another PNG community field where the runway matters because the region is remote and the roads are sparse. The practical arrival is usually a local pickup, not a terminal-side transport hunt.\n\nThere are no roads, taxis, or formal ground transportation services in this region Travelers must be fully self-sufficient and coordinate their arrival with local mission groups or village leaders.Oram is a remote PNG field where the runway is the main infrastructure, and the aircraft is the only fast way in and out.The airport is valuable because the region is remote and the runway is the fastest access in and out.\n\nLocal travel is conducted entirely on foot or via traditional dugout canoes if near water. The airstrip is a critical lifeline for medical emergencies and essential community suppliesThe airport works because the region is remote, not because it is large.That makes it a practical community utility, not a passenger experience. Mission or village pickup is what turns the arrival into a real trip, because the rest of the region is still on foot or by canoe when water is nearby.",
  "country": "Papua New Guinea",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "RAX is extremely remote, so arrive with food, water, and basic first-aid supplies.",
    "Weight limits on small charter planes are critical; prioritize essential gear over personal items.",
    "Confirm flights locally, as schedules are flexible and depend heavily on mountain weather.",
    "Have a reliable local contact ready, as there is no formal communications setup at RAX.",
    "Oram's remote strip rewards traveling light because hand-loading is part of the routine."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Oram+Airport",
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=PGK",
  "iataCode": "RAX",
  "icao": "ZRAX",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -9.632916666669997,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; plan ground transportation ahead of time.",
  "longitude": 148.048055556,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Oram Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POM",
      "name": "Jacksons International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CPN",
      "name": "Cape Rodney Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KUP",
      "name": "Kupiano Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DOO",
      "name": "Dorobisoro Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Oram Airport (RAX/ZRAX) operates as an essential remote community airstrip serving the isolated village of Oram in Papua New Guinea's Central Province, positioned strategically to connect rural populations with essential services, emergency medical care, and regional transportation networks crucial for survival in one of the world's most challenging geographic environments. This basic aviation facility reflects Papua New Guinea's commitment to providing air access for remote communities scattered across mountainous terrain and dense rainforest where road construction remains impossible and river transport proves unreliable during seasonal weather variations that can isolate communities for months at a time.\n\nInfrastructure characteristics center on the airport's single runway (12/30) designed to accommodate small aircraft essential for Papua New Guinea's extensive network of rural airstrips serving indigenous communities, government outposts, and resource exploration activities throughout the nation's vast interior regions. No navigational aids or weather reporting services operate on-site, requiring pilots to rely on visual flight rules and radio communication with nearby airports including Dorobisoro Airport (24 km away) and Iaura Airport (14 km away) for coordination and emergency support. The unattended facility depends on community cooperation for basic maintenance and runway inspections essential for safe operations in challenging tropical conditions.\n\nOperational significance encompasses the airport's vital role providing emergency medical evacuation services for remote communities lacking road access to modern healthcare facilities, enabling life-saving connections to hospitals in Port Moresby and other urban centers. Charter operators and missionary aviation services utilize the airstrip for supply deliveries, educational support, and spiritual ministry activities that sustain community life in regions where traditional subsistence patterns intersect with modern development needs. Government services, agricultural extension programs, and mining exploration activities depend on reliable air access to reach communities whose geographic isolation would otherwise prevent participation in national economic and social development.\n\nCultural and environmental importance reflects the airport's function supporting Papua New Guinea's incredible linguistic and cultural diversity, where over 800 indigenous languages create communication challenges that aviation helps bridge through connecting remote villages with urban centers and educational opportunities. The facility enables cultural preservation efforts by facilitating visits from anthropologists, linguists, and cultural workers documenting traditional knowledge while supporting community members' access to modern education and healthcare without requiring permanent relocation from ancestral lands. Emergency response capabilities, seasonal supply deliveries, and specialty services all depend on this modest but essential aviation infrastructure.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Oram+Airport"
}