Mussau Airport (MWU): Codes, Runways & Location
Mussau Airport (IATA: MWU) is a small airport serving Mussau Island, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 1.4500° S, 149.7000° E, 141 ft (43 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mussau Airport
Mussau Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Mussau Island in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code MWU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mussau Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 950 m (3117 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 141 ft (43 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Emirau Airport (EMI) about 38 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 ≈ 950 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Mussau Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mussau Airport
Where is Mussau Airport located?
Mussau Airport is located in Mussau Island, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 1.4500° S, 149.7000° E.
What is the airport code for Mussau Airport?
Mussau Airport has an IATA code of MWU.
How long is the runway at Mussau Airport?
Mussau Airport's longest runway is about 950 m (3117 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Mussau Airport have?
Mussau Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Mussau Airport a major airport?
Mussau Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Mussau Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.