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Small airport

Wanigela Airport

IATA AGLICAO AYWGLocal WGL🇵🇬 Wanigela
Coordinates
9.3375°S, 149.1556°E
Elevation
53 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NPP
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
18:03
Civil dusk
18:24

About 11h 55m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Wanigela Airport

Wanigela Airport is an airport in Wanigela, a village in the Oro Province in Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYWG

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wanigela Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wanigela Airport?

The ICAO code for Wanigela Airport is AYWG, and its IATA code is AGL.

Where is Wanigela Airport located?

Wanigela Airport is small airport located in Wanigela, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m).

What time zone is Wanigela Airport in?

Wanigela Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wanigela Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wanigela Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wanigela Airport?

The nearest airport to Wanigela Airport is Tufi Airport (TFI), about 18.5 nm to the nne, followed by Biniguni Airport and Embessa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Wanigela Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.