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Small airport

Wasua Airport

IATA WSAICAO AYIWLocal WAA🇵🇬 Wasua
Coordinates
8.2836°S, 142.8697°E
Elevation
45 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-WPD
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:22
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:49

About 11h 43m 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 Wasua Airport

Wasua Airport is a small airport in Wasua, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYIW, IATA WSA). It sits at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Tapila Airstrip (AYTC), about 8.4 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,000 ft / 610 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 Wasua Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wasua Airport?

The ICAO code for Wasua Airport is AYIW, and its IATA code is WSA.

Where is Wasua Airport located?

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

How many runways does Wasua Airport have?

Wasua Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Wasua Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wasua Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wasua Airport is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wasua Airport?

The nearest airport to Wasua Airport is Tapila Airstrip (AYTC), about 8.4 nm to the sse, followed by Balimo Airport and Suame Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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