Wasum Airport (WUM): Codes, Runways & Location
Wasum Airport (IATA: WUM · ICAO: AYZM) is a small airport serving Wasum, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 6.0491° S, 149.3370° E, 175 ft (53 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wasum Airport
Wasum Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wasum in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WUM and the ICAO code AYZM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wasum Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1140 m (3740 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. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 175 ft (53 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Meselia Airport (MFZ) about 26 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 ≈ 1,140 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Wasum Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wasum Airport
Where is Wasum Airport located?
Wasum Airport is located in Wasum, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 6.0491° S, 149.3370° E.
What is the airport code for Wasum Airport?
Wasum Airport has an IATA code of WUM and an ICAO code of AYZM.
How long is the runway at Wasum Airport?
Wasum Airport's longest runway is about 1140 m (3740 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Wasum Airport have?
Wasum Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Wasum Airport a major airport?
Wasum Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wasum Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.