Wamena Airport (WMX): Codes, Runways & Location
Wamena Airport (IATA: WMX · ICAO: WAVV) is a medium-sized airport serving Wamena, Indonesia. It lies at 4.0973° S, 138.9524° E, 5435 ft (1657 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wamena Airport
Wamena Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wamena in Indonesia. It is identified by the IATA code WMX and the ICAO code WAVV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wamena Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2175 m (7135 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5435 ft (1657 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Apalapsili Airport (AAS) about 46 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 ≈ 2,175 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wamena Airport
Where is Wamena Airport located?
Wamena Airport is located in Wamena, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 4.0973° S, 138.9524° E.
What is the airport code for Wamena Airport?
Wamena Airport has an IATA code of WMX and an ICAO code of WAVV.
How long is the runway at Wamena Airport?
Wamena Airport's longest runway is about 2175 m (7135 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Wamena Airport have?
Wamena Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wamena Airport a major airport?
Wamena Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Wamena Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →