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Wasu Airport

IATA WSUICAO AYWSLocal WASU🇵🇬 Wasu
Coordinates
5.9617°S, 147.1982°E
Elevation
34 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPL
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:26

About 12h 13m 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 Wasu Airport

Wasu Airport is a small airport in Wasu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYWS, IATA WSU). It sits at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m). It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Kabwum (KBM), about 11.6 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

AYWS

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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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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 Wasu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wasu Airport?

The ICAO code for Wasu Airport is AYWS, and its IATA code is WSU.

Where is Wasu Airport located?

Wasu Airport is small airport located in Wasu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m).

What time zone is Wasu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wasu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wasu Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wasu Airport?

The nearest airport to Wasu Airport is Kabwum (KBM), about 11.6 nm to the s, followed by Satwag Airport and Derim Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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