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Small airport

Wipim Airport

IATA WPMICAO AYXPLocal WPM🇵🇬 Wipim
Coordinates
8.7882°S, 142.8820°E
Elevation
173 ft (53 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
18:26
Civil dusk
18:48

About 11h 41m 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 Wipim Airport

Wipim Airstrip is an airstrip in Wipim, South Fly in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. It currently has two airplanes flying in and out of Wipim Airstrip, which are flown by Mission Aviation Fellowship or MAF and other flights by Airlines PNG with up to three domestic flights per week to various Western Province towns. The runway is 1640 ft. long and elevated 100 ft. Its world area code is 804.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 271,637 ft / 499 m98 ftGrassed Red ClayUnlitOpen

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 Wipim Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wipim Airport?

The ICAO code for Wipim Airport is AYXP, and its IATA code is WPM.

Where is Wipim Airport located?

Wipim Airport is small airport located in Wipim, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 173 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Wipim Airport have?

Wipim Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,637 ft / 499 m.

What time zone is Wipim Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wipim Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wipim 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 Wipim Airport?

The nearest airport to Wipim Airport is Kapal Airport (KPL), about 10.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Malam Airport and Lagoon Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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