Wasua Airport (WSA): Codes, Runways & Location
Wasua Airport (IATA: WSA · ICAO: AYIW) is a small airport serving Wasua, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 8.2836° S, 142.8697° E, 45 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wasua Airport
Wasua Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wasua in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WSA and the ICAO code AYIW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wasua Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 610 m (2000 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 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 Balimo Airport (OPU) about 27 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 ≈ 610 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Wasua Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wasua Airport
Where is Wasua Airport located?
Wasua Airport is located in Wasua, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 8.2836° S, 142.8697° E.
What is the airport code for Wasua Airport?
Wasua Airport has an IATA code of WSA and an ICAO code of AYIW.
How long is the runway at Wasua Airport?
Wasua Airport's longest runway is about 610 m (2000 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Wasua Airport have?
Wasua Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Wasua Airport a major airport?
Wasua Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wasua Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.