Namniwel Airport (WAPN)
Medium airport · Namniwel, Maluku, Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Namniwel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAPN |
| IATA | NAM |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°8'35" E 126°58'35" -3.14316, 126.97647 |
| Location | Namniwel, Maluku, Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Namniwel Airport at a glance
Namniwel Airport is a medium airport in Namniwel, Maluku, Indonesia, known to airline systems as NAM. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAPN 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, 11/29, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAPN 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 Namniwel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pattimura International Airport | WAPP | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Matahora Airport | WAWD | 441 km (238 NM) |
| Sultan Babullah Airport | WAEE | 444 km (240 NM) |
| Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport | WAFW | 522 km (282 NM) |
| Domine Eduard Osok Airport | WASS | 540 km (292 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Namniwel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Namniwel 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 83 airports and airfields we list for Indonesia — 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 Namniwel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Namniwel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Namniwel Airport is WAPN, and its IATA code is NAM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Namniwel Airport above sea level?
Namniwel Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Namniwel Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.1432, 126.9765 — in Namniwel, Maluku, Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pattimura International Airport, about 139 km away.
Does WAPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAPN 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 Namniwel Airport?
Namniwel Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.