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Arnhem Land

Arnhem Land is located in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Territory in Australia.

It spans 37,000 sq. miles and is mostly bushland with sparsely populated indigenous communities. They are isolated from each other by terrain and distance and the predominant population is the Yolŋu.

The seven aircraft operated by MAF in Arnhem Land provide the communities with access to healthcare, education and development opportunities. MAF flights also support the local church by flying in the Good News to communities that suffer from alcohol and substance abuse. MAF brings transformation and hope to the Yolŋu in every flight, every day.

‘MAF is a lifeline in Arnhem Land. Places like Yilpara, you can’t get here by vehicle because the road is too slippery and muddy, and you’ll get bogged down – especially in the wet season. The only way to travel is by MAF.’
Gerard, Yolŋu evangelist and MAF co-worker

Quick Facts

Main Base:

Nhulunbuy

Programme Began:

1973

Aircraft:

One Cessna 208
Six GA8 Airvans

Staff:

16 International
4 National

Did you know?

We served 9,847 passengers across 50 locations in 2022 and work with 67 partner organisations?

Partners on the ground

Anglican Church of Australia
Assemblies of God
Church Mission Society
Galiwinku Bible Translation Project
Pioneers Australia
Wycliffe Bible Translators

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About MAF UK

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator. For over 75 years we have been flying light aircraft over jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts. We enable more than 1,400 aid, development and mission organisations to bring medical care, emergency relief and long-term development. Our pilots and personnel deliver relief workers, doctors, pastors, school books, food, medicines - everything that can only be safely and speedily delivered by air. Our faithful supporters give and pray to make this all possible.