Wewak International Airport (AYWK)
Medium airport · Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Wewak International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | AYWK |
| IATA | WWK |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°35'2" E 143°40'8" -3.58383, 143.66901 |
| Location | Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,234 ft (1595 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wewak International Airport at a glance
Wewak International Airport is a medium airport in Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, known to airline systems as WWK. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at AYWK 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, 10/28, offers 5,234 ft (1595 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for AYWK 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 Wewak International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wapenamanda Airport | AYWD | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | AYMH | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Vanimo Airport | AYVN | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Mendi Airport | AYMN | 285 km (154 NM) |
| Madang Airport | AYMD | 296 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wewak International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Wewak International 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 Wewak International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wewak International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wewak International Airport is AYWK, and its IATA code is WWK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wewak International Airport above sea level?
Wewak International Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wewak International Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.5838, 143.6690 — in Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wapenamanda Airport, about 229 km away.
Does AYWK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for AYWK 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 Wewak International Airport?
Wewak International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,234 ft (1595 m) with a ASP surface.