Witu Airport (WIU): Codes, Runways & Location
Witu Airport (IATA: WIU · ICAO: AYIX) is a small airport serving Garove Island, Papua New Guinea. It lies at 4.6895° S, 149.4401° E, 25 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Witu Airport
Witu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Garove Island in Papua New Guinea. It is identified by the IATA code WIU and the ICAO code AYIX. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Witu Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 925 m (3035 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 25 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bali Airport (BAJ) about 40 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 ≈ 925 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Witu Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Witu Airport
Where is Witu Airport located?
Witu Airport is located in Garove Island, Papua New Guinea. Its coordinates are 4.6895° S, 149.4401° E.
What is the airport code for Witu Airport?
Witu Airport has an IATA code of WIU and an ICAO code of AYIX.
How long is the runway at Witu Airport?
Witu Airport's longest runway is about 925 m (3035 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Witu Airport have?
Witu Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Witu Airport a major airport?
Witu Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Witu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.