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Wewak International Airport (AYWK/WWK) — Wewak, Papua New Guinea
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 19:00–09:00 UTC
- Customs
- 19:00–09:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 121.7
- Runways
- 10/28
- Elevation
- 19 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: AYWK
- Name: Wewak International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -3.58383
- Longitude: 143.669006
- Elevation: 19 ft
- Country: Papua New Guinea
- Municipality: Wewak
- IATA Code: WWK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: AYPM
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Distance from City: 4.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 5233 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: EDGE HIRL, REIL 10/28, PAPI 10/28
- NAVAIDs: NDB WK 336
- Approach Types: GPS
- Remarks: Thr elev: RWY 10 16ft, RWY 28 19ft. Overrun: RWY 10 108ft, RWY 28 194ft. Mag hdg 100/280. VOR-DME WK 116.60 DECOMMISSIONED per AIP SUPP 6/2019 and AIP SUPP 10/2019 — replaced by GNSS-based procedures (AIP SUPP 8/2019). VOR/DME and DME approaches no longer supported. PAPI activation: VHF 119.6 MHz 3 clicks.
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 126.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.200 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
19:00
–
09:00
Tuesday
19:00
–
09:00
Wednesday
19:00
–
09:00
Thursday
19:00
–
09:00
Friday
19:00
–
09:00
Saturday
19:00
–
09:00
Sunday
19:00
–
09:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 1900-0900 UTC (0500-1900 local, UTC+10). Daylight ops. ATC tower same hours.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +675 3244700
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://nac.com.pg/
- Remarks: Admin phone is NAC HQ Port Moresby, not Wewak direct.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: All non-scheduled international flights require prior permission. Overflight/landing permits via Air Transport Dept, at least 48 working hours before departure. Permit valid 72 hours.
Customs
- Open: 19:00
- Close: 09:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Not a full-time customs port. Only AYPY has permanent CIQ. Operators must arrange with Customs before international arrivals. No weekend/after-hours customs confirmed.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: PGK
- Remarks: Handling mandatory for international flights. Fees administered by NAC. Nav charges billed by PNG CAA separately.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available. Contact ground handling for current pricing and uplift arrangements.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Avgas available. Contact ground handling for current pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: International port of entry. Landing permit may be required for charter/private flights — apply through PNG CAA.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 09:00
- Curfew End: 19:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Ops 1900-0900 UTC (0500-1900 local, UTC+10). Daylight ops only. ARFF: Nil. Not H24.
Alternates
AYWD
- ICAO: AYWD
- Name: Wapenamanda Airport
- Distance (NM): 123.7
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
AYMH
- ICAO: AYMH
- Name: Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport
- Distance (NM): 139.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Not a designated port of entry. Immigration clearance required at Port Moresby or other official entry points.
AYVN
- ICAO: AYVN
- Name: Vanimo
- Distance (NM): 151.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Vanimo, Sandaun Province. Near Indonesia border.
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A1570/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
SRY PWR ON MANUAL SWITCHING.
2026-10-19 03:30 UTC
2026-11-02 07:00 UTC
A1551/26
caution
Apron restriction
APN TXL, APRX 85M FM TWY B, NOT AVBL FOR ACFT OPS DUE PAVEMENT
FAILURE. FAILED AREA DEMARCATED BY UNSERVICEABILTY CONE MARKERS.
2026-10-16 03:35 UTC
2026-11-13 07:00 UTC
A1550/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
TWY B AVBL FOR ACFT WITH MTOW 5,700KG AND BLW. ALL GA ACFT TO
UTILISE TWY B FOR ACCESS TO GA APN.
2026-10-16 03:20 UTC
2026-11-13 07:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of AYWK?
- Wewak International Airport operates from 19:00 to 09:00.
- What is the tower frequency at AYWK?
- The tower frequency at Wewak International Airport is 121.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at AYWK?
- Wewak International Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does AYWK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Wewak International Airport (Papua New Guinea). Permit details for Papua New Guinea
- Is customs available at AYWK?
- Yes, customs at Wewak International Airport is available from 19:00 to 09:00.
- Does AYWK require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Wewak International Airport.
- Where is AYWK located?
- Wewak International Airport (AYWK) is located in Wewak, Papua New Guinea.
- What is the IATA code for AYWK?
- The IATA code for Wewak International Airport is WWK.
- Is AYWK a port of entry?
- Yes, Wewak International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.