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Small airport

Wabo Airport

IATA WAOICAO AYWBLocal WABO🇵🇬 Wabo
Coordinates
6.9894°S, 145.0751°E
Elevation
132 ft (40 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-GPK
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:42

About 11h 46m 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 Wabo Airport

Wabo Airport is a small airport in Wabo, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYWB, IATA WAO). It sits at an elevation of 132 ft (40 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,379 ft / 725 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Haia Airport (AYHA), about 17.6 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 322,379 ft / 725 m98 ftGrassed Brown GravelUnlitOpen

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 Wabo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wabo Airport?

The ICAO code for Wabo Airport is AYWB, and its IATA code is WAO.

Where is Wabo Airport located?

Wabo Airport is small airport located in Wabo, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 132 ft (40 m).

How many runways does Wabo Airport have?

Wabo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,379 ft / 725 m.

What time zone is Wabo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wabo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wabo Airport is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wabo Airport?

The nearest airport to Wabo Airport is Haia Airport (AYHA), about 17.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Herowena Airstrip and Purari Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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