Bawan Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 11h 47m 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 Bawan Airport
Bawan Airport is a small airport in Papua New Guinea (IATA BWJ). It sits at an elevation of 4,700 ft (1,433 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Boana Airport (BNV), about 3.7 nm to the wsw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Bawan Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Bawan Airport?
Bawan Airport uses the IATA code BWJ.
Where is Bawan Airport located?
Bawan Airport is small airport located in Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 4,700 ft (1,433 m).
What time zone is Bawan Airport in?
Bawan Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Bawan Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Bawan Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Bawan Airport?
The nearest airport to Bawan Airport is Boana Airport (BNV), about 3.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Baindoung Airport and Kasonombe Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Bawan Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.