Wanuma Airport (WNU): Codes, Runways & Location
Wanuma Airport (IATA: WNU · ICAO: AYWH) is a small airport serving Wanuma, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 4.8961° S, 145.3213° E, 2260 ft (689 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wanuma Airport
Wanuma Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wanuma in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WNU and the ICAO code AYWH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wanuma Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 465 m (1525 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. The field elevation is 2260 ft (689 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Josephstaal Airport (JOP) about 39 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 ≈ 465 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Wanuma Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Wanuma Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wanuma Airport
Where is Wanuma Airport located?
Wanuma Airport is located in Wanuma, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.8961° S, 145.3213° E.
What is the airport code for Wanuma Airport?
Wanuma Airport has an IATA code of WNU and an ICAO code of AYWH.
How long is the runway at Wanuma Airport?
Wanuma Airport's longest runway is about 465 m (1525 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Wanuma Airport have?
Wanuma Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Wanuma Airport a major airport?
Wanuma Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wanuma Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.