Hawabango Airport (HWA): Codes, Runways & Location
Hawabango Airport (IATA: HWA · ICAO: AYHU) is a small airport serving Hawabango, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 7.3930° S, 146.0035° E, 4563 ft (1391 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hawabango Airport
Hawabango Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Hawabango in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code HWA and the ICAO code AYHU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Hawabango Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 414 m (1358 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 4563 ft (1391 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kaintiba Airport (KZF) about 12 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 ≈ 414 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawabango Airport
Where is Hawabango Airport located?
Hawabango Airport is located in Hawabango, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 7.3930° S, 146.0035° E.
What is the airport code for Hawabango Airport?
Hawabango Airport has an IATA code of HWA and an ICAO code of AYHU.
How long is the runway at Hawabango Airport?
Hawabango Airport's longest runway is about 414 m (1358 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Hawabango Airport have?
Hawabango Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Hawabango Airport a major airport?
Hawabango Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Hawabango Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.