Wapenamanda Airport (AYWD)
Medium airport · Wapenamanda, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Wapenamanda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYWD |
| IATA | WBM |
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1795 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°38'7" E 143°53'32" -5.63529, 143.89223 |
| Location | Wapenamanda, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,052 ft (1540 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Wapenamanda Airport at a glance
Wapenamanda Airport is a medium airport in Wapenamanda, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as WBM. The field elevation of 5,889 ft (1795 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYWD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,052 ft (1540 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYWD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wapenamanda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | AYMH | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Mendi Airport | AYMN | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Chimbu Airport | AYCH | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Goroka Airport | AYGA | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Madang Airport | AYMD | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wapenamanda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,889 ft field elevation of Wapenamanda Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 21 airports and airfields we list for Papua New Guinea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wapenamanda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wapenamanda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wapenamanda Airport is AYWD, and its IATA code is WBM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wapenamanda Airport above sea level?
Wapenamanda Airport sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1795 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wapenamanda Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.6353, 143.8922 — in Wapenamanda, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport, about 50 km away.
Does AYWD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYWD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wapenamanda Airport?
Wapenamanda Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,052 ft (1540 m) with a ASP surface.