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Small airport

Wapolu Airport

IATA WBCICAO AYWJLocal WPL🇵🇬 Wapolu
Coordinates
9.3376°S, 150.5093°E
Elevation
45 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MBA
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:57
Civil dusk
18:18

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 Wapolu Airport

Wapolu Airport is a small airport in Wapolu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYWJ, IATA WBC). It sits at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,625 ft / 800 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Iamalele Airport (IMA), about 10.4 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

AYWJ
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NOTAMs

AYWJ

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 322,625 ft / 800 mUnlitOpen

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 Wapolu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wapolu Airport?

The ICAO code for Wapolu Airport is AYWJ, and its IATA code is WBC.

Where is Wapolu Airport located?

Wapolu Airport is small airport located in Wapolu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Wapolu Airport have?

Wapolu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,625 ft / 800 m.

What time zone is Wapolu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wapolu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wapolu Airport is approximately 6.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wapolu Airport?

The nearest airport to Wapolu Airport is Iamalele Airport (IMA), about 10.4 nm to the s, followed by Vivigani Airfield and Salamo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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