Awaba Airport (AWB): Codes, Runways & Location
Awaba Airport (IATA: AWB · ICAO: AYAW) is a small airport serving Awaba, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 8.0134° S, 142.7521° E, 32 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Awaba Airport
Awaba Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Awaba in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code AWB and the ICAO code AYAW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Awaba Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 705 m (2313 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 32 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kawito Airport (KWO) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 705 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Awaba Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Awaba Airport
Where is Awaba Airport located?
Awaba Airport is located in Awaba, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 8.0134° S, 142.7521° E.
What is the airport code for Awaba Airport?
Awaba Airport has an IATA code of AWB and an ICAO code of AYAW.
How long is the runway at Awaba Airport?
Awaba Airport's longest runway is about 705 m (2313 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Awaba Airport have?
Awaba Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Awaba Airport a major airport?
Awaba Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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