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Small airport

Wakunai Airport

IATA WKNICAO AYWQLocal WAI🇵🇬 Wakunai
Coordinates
5.8603°S, 155.2223°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-NSB
Time zone
Bougainville(UTC+11:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
18:41
Civil dusk
19:02

About 11h 59m 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 Wakunai Airport

Wakunai Airport is an airfield serving Wakunai and Inus, on the Bougainville Island, in Papua New Guinea.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYWQ

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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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 Wakunai Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wakunai Airport?

The ICAO code for Wakunai Airport is AYWQ, and its IATA code is WKN.

Where is Wakunai Airport located?

Wakunai Airport is small airport located in Wakunai, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

What time zone is Wakunai Airport in?

Wakunai Airport is in the Pacific/Bougainville time zone (UTC+11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wakunai Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wakunai Airport is approximately 7.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wakunai Airport?

The nearest airport to Wakunai Airport is Sabah Airport (SBV), about 19.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Torokina Airport and Karato Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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