Wau Airport (WUG): Codes, Runways & Location
Wau Airport (IATA: WUG · ICAO: AYWU) is a small airport serving Wau, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 7.3456° S, 146.7186° E, 3600 ft (1097 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wau Airport
Wau Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wau in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WUG and the ICAO code AYWU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 3600 ft (1097 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bulolo Airport (BUL) about 16 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wau Airport
Where is Wau Airport located?
Wau Airport is located in Wau, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 7.3456° S, 146.7186° E.
What is the airport code for Wau Airport?
Wau Airport has an IATA code of WUG and an ICAO code of AYWU.
Is Wau Airport a major airport?
Wau Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Wau Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →