Wapenamanda Airport (WBM): Codes, Runways & Location
Wapenamanda Airport (IATA: WBM · ICAO: AYWD) is a medium-sized airport serving Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 5.6353° S, 143.8922° E, 5889 ft (1795 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wapenamanda Airport
Wapenamanda Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wapenamanda in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WBM and the ICAO code AYWD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wapenamanda Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 5889 ft (1795 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kompiam Airport (KPM) about 28 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 ≈ 1,540 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wapenamanda Airport
Where is Wapenamanda Airport located?
Wapenamanda Airport is located in Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 5.6353° S, 143.8922° E.
What is the airport code for Wapenamanda Airport?
Wapenamanda Airport has an IATA code of WBM and an ICAO code of AYWD.
How long is the runway at Wapenamanda Airport?
Wapenamanda Airport's longest runway is about 1540 m (5052 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Wapenamanda Airport have?
Wapenamanda Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wapenamanda Airport a major airport?
Wapenamanda Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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