Wewak International Airport (WWK): Codes, Runways & Location
Wewak International Airport (IATA: WWK · ICAO: AYWK) is a medium-sized airport serving Wewak, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 3.5838° S, 143.6690° E, 19 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wewak International Airport
Wewak International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wewak in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WWK and the ICAO code AYWK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wewak International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1595 m (5234 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 19 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sepik Plains Airport (SPV) about 33 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 ≈ 1,595 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wewak International Airport
Where is Wewak International Airport located?
Wewak International Airport is located in Wewak, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 3.5838° S, 143.6690° E.
What is the airport code for Wewak International Airport?
Wewak International Airport has an IATA code of WWK and an ICAO code of AYWK.
How long is the runway at Wewak International Airport?
Wewak International Airport's longest runway is about 1595 m (5234 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Wewak International Airport have?
Wewak International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wewak International Airport a major airport?
Wewak International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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