Wau Airport (HSWW)
Medium airport · Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, South Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Wau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSWW |
| IATA | WUU |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°43'33" E 27°58'30" 7.72583, 27.97500 |
| Location | Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, South Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Wau Airport at a glance
Wau Airport is a medium airport in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, South Sudan, known to airline systems as WUU. The field elevation of 1,529 ft (466 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSWW 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, 09/27, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSWW 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 Wau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yambio Airport | HSYA | 355 km (192 NM) |
| Malakal International Airport | HSSM | 453 km (245 NM) |
| Juba International Airport | HJJJ | 511 km (276 NM) |
| Matari Airport | FZJH | 546 km (295 NM) |
| Nyala Airport | HSNN | 584 km (315 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,529 ft field elevation of Wau 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 6 airports and airfields we list for South Sudan — 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 Wau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wau Airport is HSWW, and its IATA code is WUU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wau Airport above sea level?
Wau Airport sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet (466 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wau Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.7258, 27.9750 — in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, South Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yambio Airport, about 355 km away.
Does HSWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSWW 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 Wau Airport?
Wau Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.