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Small airport

Wanuma Airport

IATA WNUICAO AYWHLocal WUA🇵🇬 Wanuma
Coordinates
4.8961°S, 145.3213°E
Elevation
2,260 ft (689 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
18:21
Civil dusk
18:42

About 12h 0m 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 Wanuma Airport

Wanuma Airport is a small airport in Wanuma, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYWH, IATA WNU). It sits at an elevation of 2,260 ft (689 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,525 ft / 465 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Josephstaal Airport (JOP), about 20.8 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYWH

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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
05 / 231,525 ft / 465 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 Wanuma Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wanuma Airport?

The ICAO code for Wanuma Airport is AYWH, and its IATA code is WNU.

Where is Wanuma Airport located?

Wanuma Airport is small airport located in Wanuma, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 2,260 ft (689 m).

How many runways does Wanuma Airport have?

Wanuma Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,525 ft / 465 m.

What time zone is Wanuma Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wanuma Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wanuma Airport is approximately 4.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wanuma Airport?

The nearest airport to Wanuma Airport is Josephstaal Airport (JOP), about 20.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Pasinkap Airstrip and Hatzfeldhaven Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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