Nowata Airport (NWT): Codes, Runways & Location
Nowata Airport (IATA: NWT) is a small airport serving Nowata, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 9.9842° S, 149.7292° E, 2040 ft (622 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nowata Airport
Nowata Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Nowata in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code NWT. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nowata Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 704 m (2310 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 2040 ft (622 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Raba Raba Airport (RBP) about 11 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 ≈ 704 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Nowata Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nowata Airport
Where is Nowata Airport located?
Nowata Airport is located in Nowata, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 9.9842° S, 149.7292° E.
What is the airport code for Nowata Airport?
Nowata Airport has an IATA code of NWT.
How long is the runway at Nowata Airport?
Nowata Airport's longest runway is about 704 m (2310 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Nowata Airport have?
Nowata Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Nowata Airport a major airport?
Nowata Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Nowata Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.