Heiweni Airport (HNI): Codes, Runways & Location
Heiweni Airport (IATA: HNI · ICAO: AYHE) is a small airport serving Heiweni, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 7.4223° S, 146.4276° E, 3480 ft (1061 m) above sea level.
Overview of Heiweni Airport
Heiweni Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Heiweni in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code HNI and the ICAO code AYHE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Heiweni Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 428 m (1404 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 3480 ft (1061 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aseki Airport (AEK) about 27 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 ≈ 428 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Heiweni Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heiweni Airport
Where is Heiweni Airport located?
Heiweni Airport is located in Heiweni, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 7.4223° S, 146.4276° E.
What is the airport code for Heiweni Airport?
Heiweni Airport has an IATA code of HNI and an ICAO code of AYHE.
How long is the runway at Heiweni Airport?
Heiweni Airport's longest runway is about 428 m (1404 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Heiweni Airport have?
Heiweni Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Heiweni Airport a major airport?
Heiweni Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Heiweni Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.