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Weam Airport

IATA WEPICAO AYXWLocal WEAM🇵🇬 Weam
Coordinates
8.6184°S, 141.1381°E
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:52

About 12h 16m 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 Weam Airport

Weam Airport is a small airport in Weam, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYXW, IATA WEP). It sits at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,707 ft / 825 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Bensbach Airport (BSP), about 16.1 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

AYXW
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NOTAMs

AYXW

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,707 ft / 825 m—GrsUnlitOpen

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 Weam Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Weam Airport?

The ICAO code for Weam Airport is AYXW, and its IATA code is WEP.

Where is Weam Airport located?

Weam Airport is small airport located in Weam, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Weam Airport have?

Weam Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,707 ft / 825 m.

What time zone is Weam Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Weam Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Weam Airport is approximately 3.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Weam Airport?

The nearest airport to Weam Airport is Bensbach Airport (BSP), about 16.1 nm to the sse, followed by Kiriwo Airstrip and Morehead Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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