Edwaki Airport (XYR): Codes, Runways & Location
Edwaki Airport (IATA: XYR · ICAO: AYED) is a small airport serving Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 3.8840° S, 141.7922° E, 190 ft (58 m) above sea level.
Overview of Edwaki Airport
Edwaki Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Yellow River Mission in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code XYR and the ICAO code AYED. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Edwaki Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 736 m (2415 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 190 ft (58 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ama Airport (AMF) about 28 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 ≈ 736 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Edwaki Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edwaki Airport
Where is Edwaki Airport located?
Edwaki Airport is located in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 3.8840° S, 141.7922° E.
What is the airport code for Edwaki Airport?
Edwaki Airport has an IATA code of XYR and an ICAO code of AYED.
How long is the runway at Edwaki Airport?
Edwaki Airport's longest runway is about 736 m (2415 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Edwaki Airport have?
Edwaki Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Edwaki Airport a major airport?
Edwaki Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Edwaki Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.