Weam Airport (WEP): Codes, Runways & Location
Weam Airport (IATA: WEP · ICAO: AYXW) is a small airport serving Weam, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 8.6184° S, 141.1381° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Weam Airport
Weam Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Weam in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WEP and the ICAO code AYXW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Weam Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 825 m (2707 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 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bensbach Airport (BSP) about 30 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 ≈ 825 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Weam Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Weam Airport
Where is Weam Airport located?
Weam Airport is located in Weam, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 8.6184° S, 141.1381° E.
What is the airport code for Weam Airport?
Weam Airport has an IATA code of WEP and an ICAO code of AYXW.
How long is the runway at Weam Airport?
Weam Airport's longest runway is about 825 m (2707 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Weam Airport have?
Weam Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Weam Airport a major airport?
Weam Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Weam Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.