Wamena Airport (WAVV)
Medium airport · Wamena, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia
Airport data
| Name | Wamena Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WAVV |
| IATA | WMX |
| Elevation | 5,435 ft (1657 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°5'50" E 138°57'9" -4.09732, 138.95242 |
| Location | Wamena, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,135 ft (2175 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wamena Airport at a glance
Wamena Airport is a medium airport in Wamena, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia, known to airline systems as WMX. The field elevation of 5,435 ft (1657 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WAVV 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, 15/33, offers 7,135 ft (2175 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WAVV 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 Wamena Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oksibil Airport | WAJO | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Bilorai Airport | WAYB | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Mozes Kilangin Airport | WAYY | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport | WAJJ | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Tanah Merah Airport | WAKT | 268 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wamena Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,435 ft field elevation of Wamena 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 Wamena Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wamena Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wamena Airport is WAVV, and its IATA code is WMX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wamena Airport above sea level?
Wamena Airport sits at an elevation of 5,435 feet (1657 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wamena Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.0973, 138.9524 — in Wamena, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Indonesia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oksibil Airport, about 206 km away.
Does WAVV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WAVV 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 Wamena Airport?
Wamena Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,135 ft (2175 m) with a ASP surface.