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Wewak International Airport (AYWK/WWK) — Wewak, Papua New Guinea

Wewak International Airport (AYWK/WWK) serves Wewak, Papua New Guinea. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 19 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
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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
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International port of entry. Landing permit may be required for charter/private flights — apply through PNG CAA.

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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: No
  • 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.

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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Active NOTAMs

A1030/26 caution
Taxiway restriction
CTN. CLEARING AND GRUBBING WIP 130M BEYOND RWY 28 THR. EXCAVATOR IS MARKED AND LIT. HGT: 65FT (20M) AGL. ACFT TO CIRCLE TO ALLOW MEN AND EQPT TO VACATE.
2026-07-13 02:50:00 2026-08-10 07:00:00
A0187/25 caution
Obstacle
REF PNG AIP, AYWK AD 3-2, PARA AD 3.10 AD OBST, DATED 31 OCT 2024. INCLUDE FLW DETAILS: 1. IN APCH/TKOF AREAS RWY NR AND AFFECTED AREA : RWY 28 TKOF. OBST TYPE AND ELEV : 2 X TOWERS, 104.52M COORD : 03 35 05.62 S 143 38 40.06 E 2. IN CIRCLING AREA AND AT AD…
2025-02-10 05:15:00 Until further notice
A0021/23 caution
Runway restriction
REF PNG AIP, AYWK AD 3-3, PARA AD 3.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS, DATED 24 MAR 2022. AMD THE FLW DETAILS: RWY 10/28 TRUE BRG: 099.95/279.95 RWY 10 THR COORD: 03 34 55.16 S 143 39 43.10 E TDZ ELEV 8M (26FT) RWY 28 THR COORD: 03 35 07.58 S 143 40 33.26 E TDZ ELEV 7M (23FT) CWY RWY 10/28: 60 INSE…
2023-01-07 05:00:00 Until further notice

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Frequently 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).
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.
How long is the runway at AYWK?
The main runway at Wewak International Airport (10/28) measures 5233 X 98.
Is AYWK a port of entry?
Yes, Wewak International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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