Wau Airport
Daylight today(Jul 24, 2026, local time)
About 11h 46m 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 Wau Airport
Wau Airport is an airport serving Wau in Papua New Guinea.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
AYWULive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MORESBY | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Wau Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wau Airport?
The ICAO code for Wau Airport is AYWU, and its IATA code is WUG.
Where is Wau Airport located?
Wau Airport is small airport located in Wau, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 3,600 ft (1,097 m).
What time zone is Wau Airport in?
Wau Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wau Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wau Airport is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wau Airport?
The nearest airport to Wau Airport is Bulolo Airport (BUL), about 8.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Heiweni Airport and Biaru Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wau Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.