Wapolu Airport (WBC): Codes, Runways & Location
Wapolu Airport (IATA: WBC · ICAO: AYWJ) is a small airport serving Wapolu, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 9.3376° S, 150.5093° E, 45 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wapolu Airport
Wapolu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wapolu in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WBC and the ICAO code AYWJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wapolu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 800 m (2625 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 45 ft (14 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Iamalele Airport (IMA) about 19 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 ≈ 800 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Wapolu Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wapolu Airport
Where is Wapolu Airport located?
Wapolu Airport is located in Wapolu, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 9.3376° S, 150.5093° E.
What is the airport code for Wapolu Airport?
Wapolu Airport has an IATA code of WBC and an ICAO code of AYWJ.
How long is the runway at Wapolu Airport?
Wapolu Airport's longest runway is about 800 m (2625 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wapolu Airport have?
Wapolu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Wapolu Airport a major airport?
Wapolu Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wapolu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.