Satwag Airport (SWG): Codes, Runways & Location
Satwag Airport (IATA: SWG · ICAO: AYSW) is a small airport serving Satwag, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.1396° S, 147.2792° E, 4185 ft (1276 m) above sea level.
Overview of Satwag Airport
Satwag Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Satwag in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code SWG and the ICAO code AYSW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Satwag Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 625 m (2051 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 4185 ft (1276 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Indagen Airport (IDN) about 10 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 ≈ 625 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Satwag Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Satwag Airport
Where is Satwag Airport located?
Satwag Airport is located in Satwag, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.1396° S, 147.2792° E.
What is the airport code for Satwag Airport?
Satwag Airport has an IATA code of SWG and an ICAO code of AYSW.
How long is the runway at Satwag Airport?
Satwag Airport's longest runway is about 625 m (2051 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Satwag Airport have?
Satwag Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Satwag Airport a major airport?
Satwag Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Satwag Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.