Papua is located on the western half of the world’s second-largest island, New Guinea. Not to be confused with Papua New Guinea on the other side of the island, the Indonesian province of Papua is home to some of the most remote people groups on earth. Rugged mountains, dense jungles, and active volcanoes stand in the way of more than 250 ethnic groups and the outside world.
Because of you, MAF can provide vital aviation and radio communications services to Indonesia churches, Christian missions, and non-government organizations (NGOs) ministering in Papua, Indonesia.
MAF has served Papua since 1952—reaching isolated Papuans with Christ’s love by supporting churches and mission efforts, saving lives through medical evacuation flights, and creating access to community development projects, education, and crisis relief. MAF missionary families, with the help of close to 80 Indonesian staff, operate and maintain 9 MAF aircraft from five bases in Papua.
Stories
An Adventure Focused on God
A longtime MAF teacher’s vision for Outdoor Education transforms students and communities By Natalie Holsten The airstrip at a small village in the swampy lowlands
Ministry Spotlight: Trey and Laurie Dewey
By Kevin Mills In their four years with MAF, Trey and Laurie Dewey’s respective roles have straddled the visible and the invisible. Laurie serves as
God’s Word Changing Hearts
MAF family celebrates Bible dedication with the Moi tribe Words and photos by Heather Marx “Ah-EEE!” The Moi believer interrupted his own words with an
God’s Boat
By Jennifer Wolf Your support is enabling the light of Christ to reach a dark place on the south coast of Papua “Can you please
Flight Bookings
Note: Flight bookings are for in-country travel only.
Papua (Main)
Email: snt-flightops@maf.org
Flight Coordinator: +62-967-591-059
Base in Merauke
Office: +62-971-333-0402
Base in Nabire
Office: +62-984-213-42
Base in Sentani
Office: +62-967-591-109
Base in Timika
Office: +62-901-322-790
Base in Wamena
Office: +62-969-312-63
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