Bawan Airport (BWJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Bawan Airport (IATA: BWJ) is a small airport in Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.3969° S, 146.8817° E, 4700 ft (1433 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bawan Airport
Bawan Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code BWJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 4700 ft (1433 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boana Airport (BNV) about 7 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bawan Airport
Where is Bawan Airport located?
Bawan Airport is located in Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.3969° S, 146.8817° E.
What is the airport code for Bawan Airport?
Bawan Airport has an IATA code of BWJ.
Is Bawan Airport a major airport?
Bawan Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Bawan Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.