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Witu Airport (AYIX/WIU) — Garove Island, Papua New Guinea

At a glance

Runways: 10A/28D
Elevation: 25 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: AYIX
Name: Witu Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -4.689522
Longitude: 149.440109
Elevation: 25 ft
Country: Papua New Guinea
Municipality: Garove Island
IATA Code: WIU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10A/28D

Designation: 10A/28D
Dimensions: 925m
Surface: GRS
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Papua New Guinea Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 5d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 120 working hours (5 days) recommended
Landing Lead Time: 5-7 business days for international landing permits; 72 hours for domestic travel

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required for all private flights. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers AYIX. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

AYVL Talasea Airport 49 NM AYLL Linga Linga Airport 54 NM AYMK Mok Airport 67 NM AYHK Hoskins Airport 74 NM AYCG Cape Gloucester Airport 76 NM AYZM Wasum Airport 82 NM AYSN Assengseng Airstrip 83 NM AYSV Sauren Airport 84 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AYIX require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Witu Airport (Papua New Guinea). Permit details for Papua New Guinea
Where is AYIX located?: Witu Airport (AYIX) is located in Garove Island, Papua New Guinea.
What is the IATA code for AYIX?: The IATA code for Witu Airport is WIU.
How long is the runway at AYIX?: The main runway at Witu Airport (10A/28D) measures 925m.

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